Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC

SBIRI – Small Business Innovation Research Initiative

GRANTSTARTUP-RELEVANT

Stage: Prototype to validation
Indicative amount: Up to ₹50 lakh (Ph-I); more in Ph-II

Note

Runs as periodic combined calls (often bundled with BIPP under an 'i4' call) — confirm a current call is open.

What it is for

A public-private partnership grant supporting early- and late-stage biotech product development.

Who can apply

Biotech startups, SMEs, and industry-led consortia undertaking innovative biotech R&D.

What you get

Early-stage support commonly up to ₹50 lakh grant/soft loan; larger cost-sharing support for later stages.

How to apply

Submit a proposal during an open BIRAC call (often issued jointly with BIPP).

Best suited for

A biotech startup/SME with a validated R&D project needing grant + soft-loan financing.

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.