Small Business Innovation Research Initiative (SBIRI)
Closed BIRAC, Department of Biotechnology All of India
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- Early stage, high risk biotech R&D by small companies, from pre proof of concept to product
- Indian company or LLP, at least 51% held by Indian citizens
- Own R&D facility, or incubated at a recognised incubator
- Can apply jointly with a university or research institute
- Closed
- Submit a proposal on the BIRAC portal during an open SBIRI call
- Prototype, Early revenue stage
- Government of India
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