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The BRIC-BIRAC Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Program is now open for applications, offering a unique opportunity to support bioentrepreneurs and early-career researchers in transforming innovative ideas into impactful biotech ventures.
This initiative leverages advanced technologies from iBRIC+ institutions to help fellows accelerate innovation from lab to market, with a strong focus on commercialization of bio-based solutions.
In addition, DBT-BIRAC has announced a Bio-AI Grant Call, providing funding of up to ₹25 Crore for cutting-edge research at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Biology. This is a major opportunity for researchers and innovators working on interdisciplinary solutions in healthcare, biotechnology, and computational biology.
Program Highlights:
- Empowering early-career researchers
- Supporting transition from research to commercialization
- Access to innovation ecosystems and incubation support
- Funding support for high-impact Bio-AI projects
- Encouraging industry-academia collaborations
Eligibility
- Researchers from academia, universities, and national laboratories
- Startups and industry professionals in biotech or AI domains
- Industry-academia collaborative teams
- Candidates with backgrounds in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, AI, Bioinformatics, or related fields (BSc, MSc, PhD)
How to apply
- Visit the official BIRAC website
- Navigate to the EIR Program or Bio-AI Grant Call section
- Review guidelines and eligibility criteria
- Complete the online application form and submit required documents