Programmes & Schemes

The goal of BIRAC's social innovation program, SPARSH, is to strategically use biotechnological solutions to address important societal concerns. The SPARSH program's central idea is to develop a group of skilled "Social Innovators" in the biotech industry. This esteemed group is capable of skilfully identifying gaps and demands in the community and then developing novel products or services to remedy these gaps. The SPARSH program offers a complete strategy that includes immersive experiences in rural and clinical settings along with crucial finance support in the form of tiny kick-start grants.

1. Companies/Start-ups/Limited Liability Partnerships - LLP (with minimum 51% Indian ownership) are eligible to apply either alone, or in collaboration with another Company/Academic Institution.
2. Academic Institute, University, NGO, or Research Foundation, having proper registration/ accreditation from a government body are eligible to apply with one or more partners of which at least one is a Company.
3. For Public or Private Institute, University, NGO or Research Foundation proper registration/ accreditation from a government body is mandatory.

• ● Technology Interventions for Disabled and Elderly (TIDE) ›
• ● Visiting Research Professorship (VRP) for North Eastern Region (NER) ›
• ● Scheme for Funding Industry Relevant R&D ›
• ● Collaborative Scientific Research Programme ›
• ● SERB POWER Translation Grant ›
• ● NIDHI-Centers of Excellence (NIDHI-CoE) ›