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DBT Emerging Frontiers in Biotechnology (EFB)

DBT EFB

Funds investigator-led biotechnology projects in India advancing frontier biology through competitive grant pathways and programme review cycles.

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The Emerging Frontiers in Biotechnology (EFB) program, initiated by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Government of India in 2023, accepts investigator-driven research proposals twice per year through fixed 45-day submission windows: April 1 to May 15 (midnight) and October 1 to November 15 (midnight). The October-November 2026 window is the next open cycle. All proposals must be submit…

Investigator-driven research in biomedical sciences (vaccines, diagnostics, genomics, drug development) and biological sciences (plant, animal, agri biotech, bioenergy, environmental biology) at Indian institutions.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.15 Nov 2026
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 Jul 2026Source: dbt.gov.in