Grant
₹50LUp to
BIRAC - Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme
under BIRAC BIG (Biotechnology Ignition Grant) · by BIRAC
Up to ₹50L grant for biotech startups in India to transform innovative ideas into commercially viable products.
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The BIRAC BIG (Biotechnology Ignition Grant) is a central scheme offering grants for early-stage biotech innovation.
The BIRAC BIG (Biotechnology Ignition Grant) is a central scheme administered by BIRAC. This initiative supports innovation within the biotechnology sector across India.
It offers grants of up to ₹50 lakh to individual innovators and early-stage biotech startups. The program focuses on assisting ventures at the pre-company stage, fostering their initial development.
Currently, no specific application programs or cohorts are listed as running directly under this scheme.
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Grant
₹30LUp to
BIRAC Seed Fund at riidl Somaiya Vidyavihar University
under BIRAC BIG (Biotechnology Ignition Grant) · by RIIDL, Somaiya Vidyavihar University
BIRAC Seed Fund at riidl Somaiya Vidyavihar University offers up to ₹30L grant for market-ready biotech and life-science startups, with lab access and mentorship.
Closed (30 Nov 2025)
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