Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG)

Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) is a government startup scheme in New Delhi, India. BIRAC's flagship grant for young biotech startups: INR 50 lakh of grant-in-aid over 18 months to take an idea to proof of concept, with mentoring through BIG Partners. Applications open only during calls for proposals; the 25th call closed on 30 November 2025.

What it offers

• “BIG provides early-stage funding support of INR 50 Lakhs as grant-in-aid for a period of 18 months to translate their innovative ideas into Proof of Concept.” — birac.nic.in
• “The BIG Scheme is currently managed through 8 BIG Partners across the country who works with the Ignition grantees (BIG Innovators) to provide mentoring, monitoring, networking and other business development related activities.” — birac.nic.in

Who can apply

• “Indian Startups having a registered Company/ LLP incorporated on/after 1st November 2020” — birac.nic.in
• “Prior recipients of BIG grant are ineligible” — birac.nic.in
• “BIG scheme allows only online submission of proposals.” — birac.nic.in

Stages

Pre-seed

How to apply

Apply or read the rules on the official site.

About this listing

TrustList compiled this listing from Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG)'s official pages in September 2026. The quotes above are its own words. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility rules change, so check the official site before you rely on them.