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Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG)
DBT–BIRAC
Checked against the official page on 12 November 2026
- Funding
- Up to ₹50 L
- Last date or window
- Calls open 1 Jan & 1 Jul · none open now
Who can apply
Early-stage biotech startups and entrepreneurs at idea to proof-of-concept stage. Grant-in-aid for up to 18 months; each call stays open for about 45 days.
Key points from the official page
- BIRAC announces the call twice a year, on 1 January and 1 July. Each call usually stays open for about 45 days.
- Grant-in-aid of up to ₹50 lakh for a period of 18 months.
How to apply
Applications are made on BIRAC's portal while a call is open.
Before you apply
We help clients check eligibility, prepare the application, and file within the window. Most schemes also look at the company's records: incorporation, shareholding, DPIIT recognition where it is needed, and board approvals.
Frequently asked questions
The official page does not give a single fixed last date. Window: Calls open 1 Jan & 1 Jul · none open now. Check the official page before applying.
Up to ₹50 L.
Early-stage biotech startups and entrepreneurs at idea to proof-of-concept stage. Grant-in-aid for up to 18 months; each call stays open for about 45 days.
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General information from the scheme's official page as on 12 November 2026. Amounts, dates and eligibility can change between cycles; confirm them on the official page before applying.