Department of Biotechnology (DBT) / BIRAC

SITARE – Students Innovations for Translation & Advancement of Research Explorations

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Stage: Ideation to translation
Indicative amount: Up to ₹15 lakh; ₹1 lakh awards

Note

Confirmed on BIRAC's current programme menu; verify a specific call is open before treating as accepting applications.

What it is for

Encourages students to move a translational biotech idea from concept to early validation.

Who can apply

Students and young innovators with a biotech/life-science innovation ready for early translational support.

What you get

Translational support commonly up to ₹15 lakh, plus fellowship/award elements.

How to apply

Submit a proposal during an open BIRAC SITARE call.

Best suited for

A student innovator past the E-YUVA stage needing support to validate and translate an idea.

Official links

BIRAC — official site https://www.birac.nic.in

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