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BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) Programs

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Agency: BIRAC / Department of Biotechnology
Funding: Varies (INR 50,00,000 (~US$60,000)s to INR 10,00,00,000 (~US$1,200,000)s depending on scheme)
Deadline: Rolling
Status: Active
Eligibility: Indian biotech startups, SMEs, and industry-academia consortia. BIG: early-stage startups. BIPP: companies with advanced-stage projects.

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BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) Programs is a suite of funding programs from BIRAC, a public sector enterprise under India's Department of Biotechnology, that supports biotech startups, SMEs, and industry-academia consortia across the innovation lifecycle.

Programs include BIG (Biotechnology Ignition Grant) for early-stage startups, BIPP (Biotechnology Industry Partnership Programme) for advanced-stage industry projects, the Product Commercialization Program Fund, National Biopharma Mission, and international collaboration funds such as the Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund. Awards range from approximately INR 50 lakh (~US$60,000) to INR 10 crore (~US$1. 2 million) depending on scheme.

Eligible applicants are Indian biotech startups, SMEs, and academic-industry consortia.

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Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council Strategic Research Funding Quest for Assistive Technologies Product Commercialization Program Fund Establishing preclinical models Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund Early Translation Accelator (ETA) Grand Challenges India (GCI) Industry Innovation Programme on Medical Electronics (IIPME) National Biopharma Mission RAPID USAID-TB Diagnostics Programme UKTI (UK Trade & Investment) CSR:Join Hands with BIRAC IP & Technology Management Cell National Regulatory Professionals Development Program 2026 from 10th March 2026 to 14th March 2026 at IIT Delhi BioManthan Bridging science, policy and regulation World Wide BIRAC RDI FUND - For the initial round, applications will be taken up for screening and evaluation on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis Winner announcement for Category 2 of D.

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G. N for BioE3 Challenge December 2025 Cycle. BIRAC Announces Call for under Proposal Product Commercialization Program Fund DBT BIRAC Joint Call for Proposals on Bio-AI for establishing मूलांकुर hubs under BioE3 Policy for Biomanufacturing CSR:Join Hands with BIRAC STRATEGIC RESEARCH FUNDING Bio-Saarthi : Global Mentorship for Biotech Startups.

Call open for Mentees till 24 March 2026 Bio-Saarthi : Global Mentorship for Biotech Startups. Call open for Mentees till 24 March 2026 National Regulatory Professionals Development Program 2026 from 10th March 2026 to 14th March 2026 at IIT Delhi BioManthan Bridging science, policy and regulation World Wide Winner announcement for Category 2 of D. E.

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N for BioE3 Challenge December 2025 Cycle.

BIRAC Announces Call for Proposal under Product Commercialization Program Fund DBT BIRAC Joint Call for Proposals on Bio-AI for establishing मूलांकुर hubs under BioE3 Policy for Biomanufacturing Biomanufacturing Initiative Global Bio India (GBI 2024) BIRAC's Facilities Network E-Portal Grand Challenges India (GCI) National Biopharma Mission IP & TM - Law clinic connect National Regulatory Professionals Development Program 2026 from 10th March 2026 to 14th March 2026 at IIT Delhi National Regulatory Professionals Development Program 2026 from 10th March 2026 to 14th March 2026 at IIT Delhi BioManthan Bridging science, policy and regulation World Wide BioManthan Bridging science, policy and regulation World Wide BIRAC RDI FUND - For the initial round, applications will be taken up for screening and evaluation on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis BIRAC RDI FUND - For the initial round, applications will be taken up for screening and evaluation on Winner announcement for Category 2 of D.

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G. N for BioE3 Challenge December 2025 Cycle. Winner announcement for Category 2 of D.

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G. N for BioE3 Challenge December 2025 Cycle.

Bid Status - Bid Ref No.: No. BIRAC/HR&A/007/2025/ENQ-57 Bid Status - Bid Ref No.: No. BIRAC/HR&A/007/2025/ENQ-57 BIRAC Announces Call for under Proposal Product Commercialization Program Fund BIRAC Announces Call for under Proposal Product Commercialization Program Fund Result of BioNEST APEX Committee Meeting held on 29th Nov 2025 Result of BioNEST APEX Committee Meeting held on 29th Nov 2025 DBT BIRAC Joint Call for Proposals on Bio-AI for establishing मूलांकुर hubs under BioE3 Policy for Biomanufacturing DBT BIRAC Joint Call for Proposals on Bio-AI for establishing मूलांकुर hubs under BioE3 Policy for Biomanufacturing Startups, Entrepreneurs, Companies Beneficiaries Supported Products and Technologies Supported Bio-Incubation and Pre-Incubation Centers Academic Institutes Supported Startups/Other Beneficiaries Supported Co-funding by Industry & Others National & International Partnerships Equity support to startups Follow on Funds raised by 98 startups Number of Products Commercialized Valuation of 122 Startups (Last updated on: Feb 2023) Investment commitment for Biotech startups Number of Biotech Startups supported Actual Investment in Biotech startups (Last updated on: August 2025) Natural Remedies Pvt.

Ltd. PathShodh Healthcare Private Limited MEDTRA INNOVATIVE TECHNONOLOGIES PVT LTD Kornerstone Devices Private Limited Aristogene Biosciences Pvt Ltd Regrow Biosciences Private Limited | Web Information Manager This is the official Website of Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) , a Public Sector Enterprise, set up by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India © 2026 Last Updated: 18 February, 2026

Eligibility Requirements

Indian biotech startups, SMEs, and industry-academia consortia. BIG: early-stage startups. BIPP: companies with advanced-stage projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) Programs?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Indian biotech startups, SMEs, and industry-academia consortia. BIG: early-stage startups. BIPP: companies with advanced-stage projects. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) Programs offer?

The current listing shows varies (INR 50,00,000 (~US$60,000)s to INR 10,00,00,000 (~US$1,200,000)s depending on scheme). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) Programs?

BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) Programs is funded by BIRAC / Department of Biotechnology. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) Programs?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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