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DBT-BIRAC Bio-AI मूलांकुर Hubs (BioE3 / Bio-RIDE)

DBT-BIRAC Bio-AI मूलांकुर Hubs Rolling Call

Supports India-wide Bio-AI hub development through grants for teams building translational biomanufacturing platforms and partnerships.

The DBT-BIRAC Joint Rolling Call for Proposals on Bio-AI for establishing मूलांकुर (Mulankur) hubs under the BioE3 Policy for Biomanufacturing is a major Indian government initiative jointly funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) under the Cabinet-approved Bio-RIDE scheme. The call opened January 19, 2026 with a submission

AI-integrated biomanufacturing research hubs under India's BioE3 policy, spanning biomolecular design, synthetic biology, sustainable agriculture, Ayurveda applications, and genome diagnostics.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 months
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 Jul 2026Source: dbt.gov.in