BIRAC Seed Fund at riidl Somaiya Vidyavihar University
Under BIRAC BIG (Biotechnology Ignition Grant) by RIIDL, Somaiya Vidyavihar University
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Quick Answer
Seed funding and incubation support for market-ready biotech and life-science startups transitioning from prototype to market.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹30 Lakhs
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 30 November 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by RIIDL, Somaiya Vidyavihar University. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The BIRAC Seed Fund at riidl Somaiya Vidyavihar University provides support to market-ready biotech and life-science innovators. This fund helps startups move from the prototype stage to the market, offering both financial assistance and hands-on ecosystem support. Selected startups receive seed funding, access to Bioriidl labs and incubation infrastructure, expert mentorship, and support through the BIRAC BioNEST network.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
riidl — Research Innovation Incubation Design Labs — is the incubator of Somaiya Vidyavihar University in Vidyavihar, Mumbai. It says it was born in 2010, when three of its founders proposed a space for turning ideas into things and the university's chancellor backed it. Today…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹30 Lakhs
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected startups receive seed funding of up to ₹30,00,000 along with access to Bioriidl labs, incubation infrastructure, expert mentorship, and the BIRAC BioNEST network.
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
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for this scheme?
Innovators in Biotech and Life-Science domains who are developing solutions for health, agriculture, or clean energy and are at the market-ready stage moving from prototype to market.
What kind of support does the scheme provide?
Financial assistance (seed funding up to ₹30,00,000), access to Bioriidl labs and incubation infrastructure, expert mentorship, and support through the BIRAC BioNEST network.
Is the scheme currently open for applications?
The scheme is currently marked as closed in our database. No reopening date has been announced.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
