"In the biotechnology domain, there is a need for accelerating the R&D and post R&D processes. Artificial Intelligence (AI) possesses the capability to enhance the R&D momentum both at the academic and the Industrial levels through analysing large amounts of data and making predictions or recommendations that can have significant implications for public health, environmental safety, and other important areas. The Department of Biotechnology is announcing this Call for Proposal (2025-26) in order to apply the artificial intelligence to resolve the biotechnological challenges for enhancing the research & development capability, boosting the industrial growth as well as supporting the start up ecosystem. This Call is open to Indian Scientists/Faculties including Computer Scientists, Engineers, Clinicians either alone or as a team involving the Industrial partner(s)."
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Any Indian National holding a regular position in any Indian academic and scientific research institutions (Government/Private) either on their own or in collaboration may apply. Private institutions/ NGOs should have proof of registration at ‘NGO DARPAN’ of NITI Aayog (http://ngodarpan.gov.in/), Certificate of registration under Society Registration Act, Organization’s Memorandum of Association, Organization’s Articles of Association, Valid DSIR-SIRO certificate/ DSIR in-house R&D recognition certificate (as applicable), and Duly audited account statements for the past three successive years. There should be at least one co-investigator from each participating institute and either one of the PI or Co-PI should have remaining service in co-terminus to the duration of the project. A proposal encompassing the comprehensive approach for achieving the defined priority areas will be preferred. It is mandatory to submit all data/ secondary data, if generated under the project, to IBDC hence a data sharing plan has to be submitted along with the proposal. "
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