Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG)
Closed BIRAC, Department of Biotechnology All of India
Up to ₹50 lakh over 18 months
- Turning a biotech idea into a proof of concept within 18 months
- Startup company or LLP, at least 51% held by Indian citizens
- Or an individual scientist or entrepreneur through a BIG partner
- Idea must have a clear biotechnology component and commercial potential
- Closed
- Apply online on the BIRAC portal when a BIG call opens; a BIG partner incubator mentors you
- Idea, Prototype stage
- Government of India
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