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BIRAC SIIP — Social Innovation Grant

BIRAC

Overview

Grant type: Grant
Funding: Cash
Deadline: Recurring
Stage: Idea
Location: All India, North East India
Industries: Healthcare, Biotechnology, Consumer

About this grant

The Social Innovation Immersion Programme funds young innovators to spend time in the field understanding a health, water or sanitation problem and to build an affordable solution, with a stipend and a prototype grant.

Eligibility

Founders: Students or graduates within 3 years of completing their degree.
Company: Company registration not required at application.
Location: India.

Founder

Student or recent graduate (within 3 years).

Industry

Health, water, sanitation or environmental focus for underserved communities.

Benefits

Fellowship stipend for the immersion period
Prototype grant of up to ₹15 Lakh
Mentoring and a demo showcase

How to apply

Apply during an open SIIP call
Selection interview
Field immersion phase
Prototype grant disbursed on milestone review

Required documents

✓Problem statement and field plan
✓Academic transcript / graduation proof
✓Reference letter

Important dates

Opens: 24 Aug 2026
Deadline: 9 Sept 2026
Results expected: 11 Oct 2026

Restrictions

Grant is tied to completion of the field immersion phase.

About BIRAC

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council — a Government of India enterprise under the Department of Biotechnology that funds and mentors biotech and life-sciences startups.

Grant amount

Up to ₹15 Lakh

Closed9 Sept 2026

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