ಜೈವಕೈಶಲ್ಯ ಉತ್ಕರ್ಷ ಅನುದಾನ ಯೋಜನೆ (BIG) BIRAC ನ ಒಂದು ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಿತ ಯೋಜನೆ, ಇದು ಜೈವ ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದ ನವೀನ ಆಲೋಚನೆಗಳನ್ನು ಗುರುತಿಸಿ ಹೂಡಿಕೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತದೆ. BIG ಯೋಜನೆ ವೈಯಕ್ತಿಕ ಉದ್ಯಮಿಗಳು/ಸ್ಟಾರ್ಟ್‑ಅಪ್ಗಳ ಕಲ್ಪನೆಯಿಂದ ಪ್ರೂಫ್‑ಆಫ್‑ಕಾಂಸೆಪ್ಟ್ (Proof of Concept) ವರೆಗೆ ಬೆಂಬಲಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.
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
Eligibility (who can apply)
> **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
How to Apply
**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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for ಜೈವಕೈಶಲ್ಯ ಉತ್ಕರ್ಷ ಅನುದಾನ ಯೋಜನೆ / what is the eligibility?
> **Eligibility criteria for an Individual:**
1. The individual applicant should be an Indian citizen.
2. The primary applicant should be the Project Leader.
3. The applicant has to be incubated in an incubator (Incubator could be located anywhere in the country and may/may not be supp...
What are the benefits of ಜೈವಕೈಶಲ್ಯ ಉತ್ಕರ್ಷ ಅನುದಾನ ಯೋಜನೆ?
Support provided to grantees under the scheme:
1. 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.
2. BIG Partners and BIRAC provide continuous mentoring support to the grantees, including but not limited to the follo...
How to apply online for ಜೈವಕೈಶಲ್ಯ ಉತ್ಕರ್ಷ ಅನುದಾನ ಯೋಜನೆ?
**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, j...