Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC

Biotechnology Industry Partnership Programme (BIPP)

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Stage: Validation to commercialisation
Indicative amount: Up to ₹50 lakh (cost-share)

Note

Runs as periodic calls, often bundled with SBIRI — confirm a current call is open.

What it is for

Funds high-risk, high-impact industry-led biotech innovation.

Who can apply

Biotech companies/startups and academia-industry consortia with high-risk, high-impact R&D proposals.

What you get

Project-based grant, soft loan, or cost-sharing support.

How to apply

Submit a proposal during an open BIRAC call for proposals.

Best suited for

An established biotech company or consortium tackling a high-risk R&D problem.

Official links

BIRAC — Call for Proposals https://birac.nic.in/cfp.php

Summarised from official sources, last reviewed 2026-09-07. Amounts and eligibility are indicative — always confirm against the live scheme guideline before acting.