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Biotechnology Ignition Grant (via Venture Center)

Offered by Venture Center

Overview

The Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) is described by Venture Center as India's largest early-stage biotech funding program, administered by BIRAC and delivered through incubators like Venture Center, designed to encourage idea generation, validate proof of concept, and stimulate business formation in biotech.

Eligibility

  • Innovative early stage biotech projects, sector agnostic within biotech

Funding Purpose

BIG provides funding grants of up to INR 5 million (about USD 70,000) for projects lasting up to 18 months, supporting innovative biotech projects through idea validation and proof-of-concept development.

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How to Apply

  1. 1Click "Apply Now" above and submit your application directly on the official page.
  2. 2The offering organisation screens applications against its own eligibility criteria.
  3. 3Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a pitch or interview round.
  4. 4The final decision rests solely with the offering organisation.
  5. 5There is no guarantee of funding at any stage.

Before You Apply

  • ZeedFund is an independent tracker, not the offering organisation or a funding body.
  • Verify current eligibility, funding amount, and deadline on the official page before applying. Details can change after we last verified them.
  • Once you apply, all follow-up (screening updates, interview or pitch invites, and the final decision) comes directly from the facilitator, incubator, or investor, never from ZeedFund. Check their application portal or email yourself for status updates; we won't have visibility into it.