BIRAC - Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme
Under BIRAC BIG (Biotechnology Ignition Grant) by BIRAC
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Quick Answer
Flagship BIRAC program providing early-stage grant-in-aid of up to ₹50 lakh for 18 months to translate innovative biotech ideas into proof of concept.
Results
Applications for this round are closed. 386 selected startups are listed below.
30M Genomics Private Limited
Telangana · grantee · 2020
Amandeep Kaur
Delhi · grantee · 2020
AMITKUMAR VERNEKAR
Telangana · grantee · 2020
Anupam Dutta
Karnataka · grantee · 2020
Ashutosh Patra
Delhi · grantee · 2020
Bauplechain Technologies Private Limited
Karnataka · grantee · 2020
Big Bang Boom Solutions Private Limited
Delhi · grantee · 2020
Chaitanya Dubey
Uttar Pradesh · grantee · 2020
CURIOUZ TECHLAB PRIVATE LIMITED
Delhi · grantee · 2020
Curneu MedTech Innovations
Telangana · grantee · 2020
Deval Karia
Karnataka · grantee · 2020
Dinoj Joseph
Maharashtra · grantee · 2020
+374 more selected startups.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The BIG scheme supports ideation to Proof of Concept, nurturing entrepreneurship to enable translation of ideas into commercially viable products/technologies to address unmet needs in the biotechnology sector. It aims to enable the Biotech Startup Ecosystem in the country to become globally competitive.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) is a not-for-profit Section 8 company and a Schedule B public sector enterprise, set up by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. It describes itself as an interface…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹50L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Up to ₹50 lakh (INR 50 Lakhs) as grant-in-aid for a project duration of up to 18 months to support research with commercialization potential.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum funding amount and duration under the BIG scheme?
The BIG scheme provides up to ₹50 lakh as grant-in-aid for a period of up to 18 months.
How often are calls for proposals announced and how long are they open?
Calls are announced twice a year on 1st January and 1st July, and typically remain open for about 45 days.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
