D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge (DBT-BIRAC)
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D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge (DBT-BIRAC)

Monthly national challenge under India's BioE3 policy. Round 1 gives ₹1 lakh cash grants to 10 winners every month; Round 2 offers up to ₹25 lakh RDI grant. Equity-free, open to any Indian national.

Monthly national challenge under India's BioE3 policy. Round 1 gives ₹1 lakh cash grants to 10 winners every month; Round 2 offers up to ₹25 lakh RDI grant. Equity-free, open to any Indian national.

Amount₹1L – ₹25L
FunderDBT / BIRAC / BRIC-ILS
Deadline2026-10-20
SectorClimate Biotech & Bioeconomy
StageIdeation, Proof of Concept
TypeGrant

Program Details

  • Round 1: ₹1 Lakh cash grant to top 10 concept proposals monthly
  • Round 2: follow-on RDI grant up to ₹25 Lakh for winners
  • 12 monthly windows: Nov 2025 – Oct 2026, submissions 1st–20th
  • Open to any Indian national, individual or team of up to 5
  • Mentorship from DBT-BIRAC + access to 95 Bio-NEST incubators
  • 100% equity-free, no entry fee

Source last verified 2026-08-06· Always confirm details on the funder's site before applying.

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