EOI invited for Supporting Affordable Product Development under Biotechnology Industry Partnership Programme (BIPP)

Introduction

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a Public Sector Undertaking, of Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has been set up to nurture the Biotech Innovation Ecosystem, support Start-ups and SME’s for innovation research and promote affordable product development through public-private partnership

Key Features of the Call

An Advanced Technology Scheme for high risk, transformational technology/ process development from proof-of-concept to validation leading to high value product commercialization

• Support new and futuristic technology development with major social bearing but uncertain market driven demand
• Support start-ups, SME’s and other Biotech companies on cost sharing basis

Who Can Apply?

• A single or consortia of Indian company (ies) registered under “The Indian Companies Act 2013” with minimum 51%
• Indian ownership, and DSIR recognized in-house R&D unit, are eligible to apply either alone, or in collaboration with
• a partner from another Company/Institute/University

(Companies in the process of obtaining DSIR recognition may also apply; however, their funding would be subject to getting DSIR recognition)

How to Apply?

• Proposals for the Scheme are required to be submitted online only. To submit a proposal online, please log on to the BIRAC website (www.birac.nic.in).
• No Hard Copy to be submitted. Proposals submitted online only would be considered.

Last date for Submission of Proposals: 31st July 2017

Details of the scheme including eligibility requirements, categories for proposal submission; guidelines for support as grant agreement templates etc. are available at www.birac.nic.in

For any queries, please contact

Head Investment, BIRAC

Email:  investment.birac@gov.in

Announcement Date

15/06/2017

Last Submission Date

31/07/2017

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