Monday, February 17, 2014

Biotechnology Industry Partnership Programme (BIPP) Regular Call for Proposals (30th Batch)

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Biotechnology Industry Partnership Programme (BIPP)
Regular Call for Proposals (30th Batch)
(15th February - 31st March, 2014)

About BIPP
Biotechnology Industry Partnership Programme (BIPP) is a Government Partnership Programme with industry for support on a cost sharing basis targeted at development of novel and high risk futuristic technologies mainly for viability gap funding and enhancing existing R&D capacities of Start-ups and SMEsin key areas of national importance and public good.
DBT is operating this scheme through BIRAC, a Not-for-Profit Public Sector Undertaking set up by Department of Biotechnology to promote and nurture innovation research in Biotech Enterprises specially Start-ups and SMEs. Major thrust of the programme is towards funding technologies which address a major national problem and/or involves high level of innovation. The proposals spanning across the spectrum of pre-proof-of-concept to validation of established technologies are considered for support in the form of grant and/or loan.

Who can apply?
A single or consortia of Indian company (ies) - Small, Medium or Large having DSIR* recognized in-house R&D unit(s), alone or in collaboration with a partner from another Company/ University/Institute/Organization.
An Indian Company is defined as one which is registered under "The Indian Companies Act 1956" and in which 51% (or more) of the ownership is held by Indian citizens.
(*Companies in the process of obtaining DSIR recognition may also apply along with the proof of application to DSIR. However, the final decision on such applications would be subject to their getting DSIR recognition)

How to Apply?
Proposals are required to be submitted online only. To submit a proposal online, please log on to the BIRAC website (www.birac.nic.in).
No Hard Copy to be submitted. Proposals submitted online only would be considered. Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL) is the BIPP Management Agency (BMA) and will ensure maintenance of strict confidentiality of the proposals as per BIRAC norms.


Last date for Submission of Proposals under Regular Call:   31st March, 2014      

For any queries, please contact:

Dr. suraksha s. Diwan Programme officer - bipp, birac

Scientist c, Department of Biotechnology bipp.dbt@nic.in; ssdiwan.dbt@nic.in; swarup@dbt.nic.in

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