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DBT-BIRAC Bio-AI Call under BioE3 Policy

Funds Indian companies and startups developing Bio-AI platforms for high-performance biomanufacturing.

DBT and BIRAC administer this Bio-AI call as a BioE3 Policy grant opportunity for high-performance biomanufacturing. The call focuses on data-driven Bio-AI research support and hub activity across health, agriculture, and environment.

Eligible applicants include companies established under the Companies Act 2013, startups, LLPs, and recognized academic or SIRO organizations. The call invites five categories: biomolecular design, sustainable agriculture, synthetic biology, Ayurveda, and genome diagnostics.

Proposals must be submitted online through the BIRAC website. The last date for submission is June 30, 2026 at midnight. No hard copy is required.

Bio-AI hubs and projects using AI and machine learning for biomolecular design, sustainable agriculture, synthetic biology, Ayurveda, and genome diagnostics under the BioE3 biomanufacturing policy.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jun 2026Source: www.birac.nic.in