E-YUVA Centers are housed within the University/Institute set-up. It acts as an anchor and extends requisite support and mentoring to students. Each EYC has a BIRAC-supported pre-i...
**A. Non-recurring Head (Creating pre-incubation space):**
**Year 1 (INR in Lakhs)****Year 2 (INR in Lakhs)****Year 3 (INR in Lakhs)****Total (INR in Lakhs)**Refurbishing Cost100010Equipment Cost300030Sub Total (A)400040**B. Recurring Head:**
**Year 1 (INR in Lakhs)****Year 2 (INR in Lakhs)****Year 3 (INR in Lakhs)****Total (INR in Lakhs)**4 Workshops @1 lakh each44412Manpower for EYC (@5% increase/year) Coordinator – 1 @₹75,000/-, Project assistant – 1 @₹25,000/- and Office assistant – 1 @₹15,000/-13.8014.4915.2143.50Travel for EYC staff1113Outreach, publications etc.1113Honorarium for conducting review meetings1113Contingency1113**Sub Total (B)****21.80****22.49****23.21****67.50**T**otal Support (A+B)****61.80****22.49****23.21****107.50**
Eligibility (who can apply)
University/Institution established as a legal entity under the relevant Law of India having at least 51% Indian stakeholders (owners/partners/trustees/members/associates etc.) from Tier II/III cities is eligible to apply.
The University/Institution could be Public (Central/State)/Private owned.
Other mandatory conditions are as follows:
Applicant University/Institution should have a Department in the Life Sciences stream (Biotechnology/ Biosciences/ Agriculture /Horticulture/ Food technology etc.) for technical support.
Age of the applicant University/Institution should be at least 3 years or more.
Presence of an Innovation supporting formal body, such as E-Cell/ Institutional Innovation Councils/ IP Cells/ TTOs / Incubation centres, etc. is a must.
Offer dedicated space of approx. 3,000 sq. ft. & relevant infrastructure ready for use.
**The applicant organization should have:**
Connect with a Bio-incubator.
Network of experts who can provide technical/business mentorship to fellows.
**Note:** The Head of the University/ Institution shall appoint/nominate the Project Lead as a contact point for BIRAC EYC until a dedicated staff is appointed for the same.
How to Apply
**Online**
> **Application Process:**
**Step 01:** Applications for EYCs need to be routed through the Head of the University/Institution.
**Step 02:** The applicant University/Institution allows only online submission of proposals.
**Step 03:** For proposal submission, the applicant University/Institution can [register](https://www.birac.nic.in/login.php) & apply on the BIRAC website “[www.birac.nic.in](https://www.birac.nic.in/cfp_view.php?id=82&scheme_type=31)”.
> **Criteria for selection of BIRAC’s E-Yuva Centers:**
The BIRAC EYC Committee will be responsible for the selection of the new centers taking following criteria into consideration:
- Allocation of dedicated space & relevant infrastructure ready for use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for E-YUVA Scheme: E-YUVA Centers / what is the eligibility?
1. University/Institution established as a legal entity under the relevant Law of India having at least 51% Indian stakeholders (owners/partners/trustees/members/associates etc.) from Tier II/III cities is eligible to apply.
1. The University/Institution could be Public (Central/State)/...
What are the benefits of E-YUVA Scheme: E-YUVA Centers?
**Financial Support to each EYC:**
**A. Non-recurring Head (Creating pre-incubation space):**
**Year 1 (INR in Lakhs)****Year 2 (INR in Lakhs)****Year 3 (INR in Lakhs)****Total (INR in Lakhs)**Refurbishing Cost100010Equipment Cost300030Sub Total (A)400040**B. Recurring Head:**
**Year 1 (IN...
How to apply online for E-YUVA Scheme: E-YUVA Centers?
**Online**
> **Application Process:**
**Step 01:** Applications for EYCs need to be routed through the Head of the University/Institution.
**Step 02:** The applicant University/Institution allows only online submission of proposals.
**Step 03:** For proposal submission, the applicant U...