Government Schemes • 5 min read

BIRAC Biotechnology Ignition Grant

The Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) is a funding scheme by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), under the Government of India, designed to support early-stage biotech innovations. It helps researchers and startups turn scientific discoveries into validated proof of concept (PoC) technologies. The scheme provides up to ₹50 lakhs in grant funding for 18 months, along with mentorship and guidance through BIRAC’s partner incubators, helping innovators develop and test high-risk biotech ideas.