Grant · India

Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG)

Administered by BIRAC / Department of Biotechnology

Published BIRAC calls support eligible biotechnology innovators toward proof of concept. Incubation and entity requirements apply.

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Application status: Verification Pending

No current BIG intake was confirmed; check official calls and current guidelines.

Source reviewed: 25 October 2026 · Review due: 25/11/2026

Programme overview

Purpose, support and benefits

Published BIRAC calls support eligible biotechnology innovators toward proof of concept. Incubation and entity requirements apply.

Support type: Grant
Indicative amount: Refer to current official guidelines
Eligible applicants: Eligible biotechnology innovators and startups
Location: India
Industry / sector: Biotechnology
Business stage: New idea / Existing business
Registration & incorporation: Check the current programme rules
DPIIT recognition: Programme specific
Udyam / MSME registration: Programme specific
Collateral: Institution / programme specific

Preliminary eligibility

Conditions and documents to review

Current official applicant, entity and project conditions must be satisfied.
Programme budgets, deadlines, institution assessment and selection apply.

Documents generally required

Business / project description and use-of-funds plan
Registration and eligibility evidence specified by the administrator
Financial projections and supporting records where required

The administrator’s current checklist takes precedence. Never share sensitive identity scans or complete bank statements through a public enquiry form.

Official process

How to proceed

1.
Review the official rules and current application notice.
2.
Identify the implementing lender, incubator or state agency.
3.
Prepare the specified documents and submit through the official route.
4.
Respond to independent assessment; sanction is not guaranteed.

Opening and closing information

No current BIG intake was confirmed; check official calls and current guidelines.

Important terms and limitations

Information is not a funding commitment. Do not pay intermediaries promising guaranteed government sanction.

Selection and rejection

Incomplete documentation, failure to meet published eligibility or a project outside the notified scope can prevent selection. Programme-specific rejection grounds must be checked in the official rules; no rejection probability or sanction promise is implied.

Frequently asked questions

Does this programme guarantee funding?+

No. The administrator or participating institution independently assesses eligibility, availability and selection.

Where do I confirm current application requirements?+

Consult the linked official source and the relevant lender, incubator or state implementing agency.

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