
BIRAC SITARE-GYTI Award
Closed BIRAC, Department of Biotechnology, with SRISTI All of India
Up to ₹15 lakh per project (15 projects)
- Grants for Masters and PhD student biotech projects with startup potential
- Indian student pursuing a Masters or PhD in any discipline
- Valid institution ID and a no objection certificate
- Closed
- Apply online during an active SITARE-GYTI call on the BIRAC portal
- Idea, Prototype stage
- Government of India
Open now for the same stage
- Open all yearEquity

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BIRAC, Department of Biotechnology - Open all yearGrant plus other support

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Indian Council of Medical Research, Department of Health Research - Closes 17 Nov 2026Grant
Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech (PRIP) Scheme: Call 2
Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India
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Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India - Open all yearGrant plus other support

Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups (GENESIS)
MeitY Startup Hub, Ministry of Electronics and IT
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