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BIRAC BIG Grant | Govt Grants · Startup Monk

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BIG

BIRAC BIG Grant

Up to Rs 50 lakh

Funding available

The Biotechnology Ignition Grant from BIRAC provides funding to early-stage biotech startups and individual innovators for proof-of-concept and prototype development in biotech, medtech, and agritech.

Eligibility Criteria

Indian biotech startups, companies, or individual innovators. Must have an innovative idea in biotech, pharma, medtech, or agritech. No prior biotech revenue required.

What You Get

Up to Rs 50 lakh for proof-of-concept
Milestone-based disbursement
BIRAC mentorship and handholding
Access to BIRAC network of incubators
Technology transfer guidance

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PRAYAS

NIDHI-PRAYAS Grant

Up to Rs 10 lakh

Elevate

Karnataka Elevate Startup Scheme

Rs 5 lakh to Rs 50 lakh

KSUM

Kerala Startup Mission Grants

Up to Rs 10 lakh

Apply on the official government portal

Quick Facts

Governing Body: Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council
Ministry / Dept: BIRAC
Level: Central Government
Status: Ongoing

Startup Stage

IdeationValidation

Target Sectors

BiotechPharmaMedTechAgriTech

HealthTech