BIRAC BioNEST
A programme by PSG-STEP
PSG-STEP's bio-incubation centre, offering short hands-on formats for students and researchers alongside its labs and funding-scheme access.
At a glance
| Best for | Life-sciences students, researchers and bio-entrepreneurs |
|---|---|
| Duration | BioIgnite: 15 days |
| Format | In person |
| Run with | BIRAC |
About BIRAC BioNEST
BioNEST is PSG-STEP's biotech incubation hub, combining lab access with a set of shorter, hands-on formats.
What you get
- BioIgnite: a 15-day hands-on internship in molecular biology and bioprocess techniques for students and professionals
- BioCOLAB: flexible-timing access to bio-incubation facilities for PhD scholars and students
- BIOECOSYS: a monthly gathering, on the fourth Friday of each month, for the region's bio-entrepreneurs, scientists and other stakeholders
- Signposting to PSG-STEP's other funding schemes (BIRAC SPARSH, NIDHI-EIR, NIDHI-PRAYAS, the Seed Fund Support Scheme, and MeitY TIDE 2.0)
Who can apply
- Life-sciences students, professionals and PhD scholars (BioIgnite, BioCOLAB)
- Bio-entrepreneurs and biotech community members (BIOECOSYS)
How to apply: BioIgnite and BioCOLAB have their own sign-up forms linked from the BioNEST page.
Where to apply
Other PSG-STEP programmes
- DST-NIDHI Centre of Excellence in Advanced TechnologiesA dedicated PSG-STEP campus with embedded systems, IoT and PCB labs for startups in IoT, deep tech, industrial automation, medtech, clean-tech and smart textiles.
- DST NIDHI-PRAYASA pre-incubation grant that helps young innovators turn an idea into a proof of concept.
- DST NIDHI Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR)A programme for aspiring entrepreneurs to develop a venture idea with mentoring, a network and co-working space before committing full-time.
- MeitY TIDE 2.0 - Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR)MeitY-backed support to validate and develop an idea into a proof of concept while incubating at PSG-STEP.
- MeitY TIDE 2.0 - GrantA MeitY-backed grant to take a proof of concept to a Minimum Viable Product, for startups in health, education, agriculture, fintech, clean-tech and transport tech.
- MeitY TIDE 2.0 - Scale-up Investment GrantA follow-on grant for TIDE 2.0 startups that are ready to scale up.
- BIRAC SPARSHA BIRAC social-innovation fellowship for founders building affordable ageing-and-health solutions, run in past cohorts rather than as an always-open call.
- iDEX Partner IncubatorPSG-STEP mentors founders and MSMEs competing for Indian Army, Navy, Air Force and defence-PSU innovation challenges under iDEX.
- TANSEED (via StartupTN)An equity-based StartupTN seed fund that PSG-STEP helps implement, with higher amounts for green-tech, rural-impact and women-led startups.
- Seed Fund Support Scheme (TDB/NSTEDB)Repayable seed capital, backed by the Technology Development Board and NSTEDB, for product development, testing, trial marketing and patent filing.
- Capacity Development ProgrammesTraining, awareness camps and workshops PSG-STEP runs for faculty, students and youth to build innovation and entrepreneurship skills.