The “Biotechnology Ignition Grant Scheme (BIG)” is a flagship scheme of BIRAC which recognizes and invests in innovative ideas in the biotech sector. BIG scheme supports individual...
जैव प्रौद्योगिकी इग्निशन अनुदान योजना केंद्र सरकार की योजना है (Startup & Innovation श्रेणी), जो पूरे भारत में लागू है। जानकारी का स्रोत/विभाग: Ministry Of Science And Technology। आवेदन पूरे साल खुले हैं या अंतिम तिथि घोषित नहीं है। आधिकारिक पेज: birac.nic.in।
मुख्य जानकारी
विभाग / मंत्रालय: Ministry Of Science And Technology
Under the BIG scheme, BIRAC provides a grant-in-aid of up to INR 50 lakhs (approx. USD 75,000) for a period of 18 months.
BIG Partners and BIRAC provide continuous mentoring support to the grantees, including but not limited to the following:
Technical Mentoring (Connect with Technical Experts)
IP Support
Legal Support
Networking and Outreach
Trainings
Regulatory Advice
Business Mentoring
Connect with Investors
Any other assistance on a case basis
पात्रता (कौन ले सकता है)
> **Eligibility criteria for an Individual:**
The individual applicant should be an Indian citizen.
The primary applicant should be the Project Leader.
The applicant has to be incubated in an incubator (Incubator could be located anywhere in the country and may/may not be supported by BIRAC). At the time of application, the applicant is expected to have identified a preferred incubator. LoI/MoU with the incubator is required for final approval.
If the applicant is formally employed (or registered as a student) with an academic or research organization, then
the applicant has to produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent authority of the organization indicating that the organization has policies in place to allow the applicant while in service/ on sabbatical/on Extraordinary Leave:
accept funding support (if successful) as an individual,
manage the funds through a separate no-lien account in individual capacity
undertake the BIG project in an incubator
to create an enterprise.
Alternatively, the applicant needs to provide an undertaking that he/she plans to terminate his/her association with the current employer and take up the project full-time in the event of grant approval. A resignation/ relieving/ retirement letter will be needed as a supporting document before final approval and release of the grant.
If the applicant is formally employed with a for-profit company/LLP,
the applicant needs to provide an undertaking that he/she plans to terminate his/her association with the current employer and take up the project full-time in the event of grant approval (A resignation/ relieving/retirement letter will be needed as supporting document before final approval and release of the grant.), or,
Alternatively, the applicati
आवेदन कैसे करें
**Online**
> **Application process:**
**Step 01:** BIRAC issues a national call inviting applications under BIG at least twice a year (1st of January & 1st of July).
The Call for Proposals is advertised through one or more means that may include the BIRAC website, newspapers, journals, and magazines.
The Call for Proposals is typically open for a period of up to one and a half months.
**Step 02:** Application for BIG needs to be submitted online ONLY through the BIRAC website [www.birac.nic.in](https://birac.nic.in/login.php).
**Step 03:** For proposal submission, the applicant can register on the BIRAC website under “BIG User”.
**Step 04:** The eligible applicants can fill up and submit their applications by visiting the official website.
ज़रूरी दस्तावेज़
Letter of commitment from Scientific Advisors/ Mentors to serve as honorary advisors
Letter of intent of key members of the technical team
Letter of interest/intent from the incubator
Evidence of access to the unique facility(ies) needed to execute a project
Evidence of access to key samples needed to execute the project (eg: bio-fluids)
Any other relevant document
Letter of acceptance or MoU with incubator
Formal agreements/ MoUs with other key facility(ies) providers/ suppliers
Any other due diligence documents requested on a case-to-case basis by BIG Partners (e.g. technology in licensing; IP rights clarification; NoC from Institute etc.)
Undertaking by the applicant that the project with the same objectives and deliverables has not received funding from any other agency.
त्वरित जवाब
What is BIG scheme and its salient features?
Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme is grant-in-aid funding to support individuals and startups in the field of Biotechnology. The BIG scheme invests in ideas that have clear potential to translate into commercial products/technologies. The scheme provides funding, mentorship, access to incubation, and other supp...
What are the Biotechnology areas supported under BIG?
Healthcare, Life sciences including Drugs, Biologics, Delivery systems, Medical Devices, Diagnostics, Biomaterials, others; Industrial Biotechnology including enzymes, biofertilizers, bioprocesses, waste treatment, others; Agriculture and allied areas such as Nutrition, Fisheries, Poultry, Sericulture, Animal Husbandry...
What all is supported under the upto ₹ 50 Lakhs grant?
The BIG award provides funding support for buying equipment, reagents, and components, hiring skilled manpower for team building, travel, incubation charges, rentals, engaging services, etc. in the 18 months period of the BIG grant. During the BIG tenure, BIRAC extends several networking opportunities to connect with e...
Who all can apply?
Individual Entrepreneur, a registered Startup including LLP.
I am a person of Indian origin but hold a foreign passport can I apply?
No, only Indians with Indian passports are eligible to apply for this scheme. OCIs are not eligible to apply.
Can I apply as an undergraduate student?
No, the Project leader must have completed basic graduation at the time of application submission.
Can I apply as a faculty/scientist/research scholar/PG student?
Yes, if you are pursuing translational research leading to the formation of a startup. As a procedural requirement, you are required to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your institute/employer. Faculty members who are not willing to create a Startup within the BIG term of 18 months are encouraged to apply u...
I am employed with a company; can I apply for this scheme?
Yes, you can apply as an individual but need to provide an undertaking that you will terminate your association with the current employer and take up the project full time, if selected. Or, your application should be submitted under the Company/LLP category with the employer company being the applicant company.
What age of startup is considered as eligible age to apply?
The date of incorporation of the Company/LLP should not be earlier than 5 years from the date of BIG Call launch.
Does Project Leader have to be a shareholder in the Company/LLP?
Yes, the Project Leader must be a shareholder in the applicant company .