How to Apply for BIRAC GCI — Screening & Diagnosis Innovations Open Call
BIRAC GCI — Screening & Diagnosis Innovations Open Call accepts applications online through the official portal before the Closed (1 Jul 2026) deadline. Follow the steps below — and always confirm the latest details on the official source before you apply.
How to apply
- 1BIRAC Portal Registration
- 2Proposal Submission
- 3Expert / Scientific Committee Review
- 4Selection & Funding Agreement
- 5Milestone-based Disbursement
Applications are submitted on the official portal. Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
Proposals are evaluated by expert panels and scientific committees convened by BIRAC and Grand Challenges India. Assessment criteria include scientific merit, innovation quality, feasibility, potential public-health impact (especially accessibility and affordability), team capability, and the strength of consortia partnerships. Selected applicants sign a funding agreement with BIRAC, after which funds are released milestone-wise over 12 or 18 months depending on the tier.
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