Centres of Excellence and Innovation in Biotechnology (CEIB), New Delhi

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has been implementing a scheme known as Centres of Excellence and Innovation in Biotechnology (CEIB) which provides funding to augment and strengthen institutional research capacity for promotion of excellence in interdisciplinary science and innovation in specific areas of biotechnology. The programme is intended for institutions with a substantial investment in, and commitment to, biotechnology research. It provides flexible long-term support for highly innovative research (both basic and translational in nature) in biotechnology, which creates not only high-quality publications and intellectual property but also translational outputs through mid and high end innovation. The overall aim of the CEIB programme is to provide long-term support to outstanding scientists and provide institutional / departmental programme support. The specific goal is to enhance the innovative ability of the institutions and investigators with well-developed research programme in specific areas of biotechnology