New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- The Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a not-for-profit public sector undertaking under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has announced the 25th call for proposals under its flagship Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) scheme.

This initiative aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in biotechnology by providing financial support to early-stage startups and innovators. Under this program, selected proposals can receive a grant-in-aid of up to Rs.50 lakhs to develop and commercialize their innovative ideas.

The BIG program supports a wide spectrum of innovation areas including healthcare, life sciences, diagnostics, medical devices, vaccines, drug development and delivery systems, in...