BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST
Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST)
A bio-incubation facility at IASST Guwahati, funded under BIRAC's BioNEST programme, for aspirant bio-entrepreneurs in North-East India.
BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST at a glance
| Part of | Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) |
|---|---|
| Address | Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Vigyan Path, Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk, Guwahati, Assam 781035 |
| Programmes | 1 standing programme |
| Official website | iasst.gov.in/bionest |
| registrar@iasst.gov.in |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST, separate from the funding calls above.
IASST's BioNest page describes the facility's aims but publishes no intake, application form, fee or eligibility rules. Contact the institute before applying.
BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST
IncubationA bio-incubation facility at IASST Guwahati, funded under BIRAC's BioNEST programme, for aspirant bio-entrepreneurs in North-East India.
Best for: Aspirant bio-entrepreneurs developing ideas into commercial products in North-East India
With BIRAC (BioNEST programme)
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
The facility is IASST's BIRAC-BioNest bio-incubator. It aims to translate technology and build a culture of bio-entrepreneurship in North-East India.
What you get
- A facility to set up a business while you develop an idea into a commercial product.
- Handholding and mentoring on technical, legal, commercial and financial matters.
Who can apply The page describes aspirant entrepreneurs and start-ups in the region. It publishes no eligibility rules.
How to apply The page publishes no application route. Contact the institute's registrar at registrar@iasst.gov.in.
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
BioNest incubation facility
BIRAC-BioNest facility at IASST Guwahati. BIRAC's table gives 10000 square feet of incubation space for the entry.
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
Business advisory
Handholding and mentoring for start-ups on commercial matters, as stated on IASST's BioNest page.
Legal & finance
Handholding and mentoring for start-ups on legal and financial matters, as stated on IASST's BioNest page.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
BIRAC BioNEST facility
IASST's BioNest page says the institute received funding under the BioNest programme to establish the BIRAC-BioNest Facility there. The page gives no sanction date or period, so whether the funding is current cannot be told.
How to apply to BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST
Confirm the route before you plan around it
IASST's BioNest page describes the facility's purpose but publishes no application route, intake date, eligibility rule or fee. Write to the institute before you plan around the facility.
Who it is for
- Aspirant bio-entrepreneurs developing ideas into commercial products.
- Start-ups that need technical, legal, commercial or financial handholding, in the North-East India context the page describes.
Who to contact
- Write to the institute's registrar at registrar@iasst.gov.in.
- Call +91-0361-2270095, Monday to Friday, 09.00 AM to 05.30 PM.
BIRAC's rules are not IASST's
BIRAC's guidelines and the BioNEST proposal guide set out how host institutes apply for BioNEST funding. They do not tell a founder how to join IASST's facility, so check with IASST first.
About BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST
The BIRAC-BioNest Facility is a bio-incubation facility at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) in Guwahati, Assam. IASST is an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The facility was set up with funding under BIRAC's BioNEST programme, which BIRAC describes as support for bio-incubators, either standalone or within academia.
What the facility is for
IASST's page says the project aims to create a mechanism for translating technology and encouraging a culture of bio-entrepreneurship in North-East India. It describes the facility as a place for businesses and aspirant entrepreneurs who are developing their ideas into commercial products. It also aims to scale up bio-science technologies developed by organisations in the region.
What support it describes
The page says the facility offers handholding and mentoring for start-ups on technical, legal, commercial and financial matters. The longer aim it states is to build an institute for research and education in science and technology based entrepreneurship in the region.
Where it sits
The facility is on the IASST campus at Vigyan Path, Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk, Guwahati. The institute lists it among its facilities.
Scale
BIRAC's own table of bio-incubators gives 108 incubatees for the IASST Guwahati entry, 10 of them funded under various BIRAC schemes, and 10000 square feet of incubation space. That table is undated, and IASST's own pages give no count, so these are BIRAC's figures.
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Frequently asked questions about BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST
What is BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST?
BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST is an incubator based in Guwahati, Assam.
What does BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST do?
The BIRAC-BioNest Facility is a bio-incubation facility at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) in Guwahati, Assam. IASST is an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
Where is BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST located?
BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST is located at Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Vigyan Path, Paschim Boragaon, Garchuk, Guwahati, Assam 781035.
What programs does BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST run?
BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST runs BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST.
What sectors does BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST support?
BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST works with startups in Biotech.
What stage of startup does BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST support?
BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.
What facilities does BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST offer?
BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST offers BioNest incubation facility.
Is BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST government recognised?
BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST holds the following recognitions and affiliations: BIRAC BioNEST facility.
How do I apply to BIRAC-BioNest Facility at IASST?
IASST's BioNest page describes the facility's purpose but publishes no application route, intake date, eligibility rule or fee. Write to the institute before you plan around the facility. - Aspirant bio-entrepreneurs developing ideas into commercial products. - Start-ups that need technical, legal, commercial or financial handholding, in the North-East India context the page describes.
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