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Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG)

by BIRAC, Department of Biotechnology

BIRAC's early-stage grant for biotech innovators to establish proof of concept for scalable ideas.

  • StageIdea, MVP
  • EquityEquity-free
  • FormatOnline application
  • LocationIndia

What you get

  1. 01

    Grant of up to Rs 50 lakh

  2. 02

    Mentoring through BIG partner incubators

  3. 03

    For proof-of-concept of biotech ideas

Who can apply

Indian startups, companies and individual innovators with a biotech idea at proof-of-concept stage.

Idea MVP Pre-seed Seed Series A

Sectors: Biotech, Healthcare, Agritech

How to apply

  1. 1
    Check you're eligible

    Read the criteria above and confirm details on the official page.

  2. 2
    Prepare your material
    • Company registration and eligibility documents
    • A clear project plan with milestones
    • Budget and how the money will be used
    • Evidence of innovation or impact
  3. 3
    Apply on the official site

    Applications go directly to BIRAC, Department of Biotechnology. Kreeaa doesn't submit on your behalf.

  4. 4
    Track it in Kreeaa

    Create a free account to save it and track your status.

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Summary based on the organiser's official website, last checked 2026-10. Terms, eligibility, benefits and deadlines change: always confirm on the official page. Kreeaa is not affiliated with BIRAC, Department of Biotechnology unless stated.

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