Biotechnology Ignition Grant Scheme 2015 BIRAC Announces 6th Call - TopicsExpress



          

Biotechnology Ignition Grant Scheme 2015 BIRAC Announces 6th Call for Proposals under the Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme. Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a Section 8 ‘Not-for-Profit Company’ of Government of India, has been set up as DBT’s interface agency, to serve as a single window for emerging biotech companies. The scheme enables technology innovators and entrepreneurs to pursue a promising technology idea, and establish and validate proof of concept (POC) for the idea. Key Features of the Programme: Scope & Support BIG is for high level of innovation in the Biotechnology sector. BIG does not support basic research projects. BIG scheme supports only up-to Proof-of-Concept stage. Grant-in-Aid up-to Rs 50 lakh Grant period is 18 months Mentoring support and Project Monitoring by BIG Partner Eligibility: BIRAC invites proposals from Biotechnology start-ups / entrepreneurs & having a registered company incorporated on/after 1st Jan 2012. Academicians, Scientists, Researchers, PhDs, Medical degree holders, Biomedical Engg. Graduates & Incubating in a Technology Business Incubator Who have innovative technology idea with considerable potential for impact/commercialization. How to Apply: Only Online submission of proposal is allowed under BIG scheme. Register on BIRAC website: birac.nic.in. Under “BIG User” for submission of proposal User registrations open round the clock. Prior recipient of BIG grant are ineligible. Important Dates: Proposal Submission starts forms: 1st January, 2015 Proposal Submission Closes: 15th February, 2015
Posted on: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 02:19:16 +0000

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