HomeGrant🌊 DBT–BIRAC Joint Call: “Futuristic Marine Research for High‑Performance Biomanufacturing” under BioE3 Policy

🌊 DBT–BIRAC Joint Call: “Futuristic Marine Research for High‑Performance Biomanufacturing” under BioE3 Policy

Marine BioE3 Call – BIRAC–DBT India

International R&D funding for marine biotechnology and biomanufacturing under India’s BioE3 Policy — partner with Indian researchers today.

🔍 Quick Snapshot

  • Organizer: BIRAC & Department of Biotechnology, India
  • Opportunity Type: Research and Innovation Grant
  • Deadline: 14 August 2025
  • Eligible Malaysians: Yes – via Indian partnerships
  • Themes: Marine biomanufacturing, circular bioeconomy, TRL advancement
  • Start: Late 2025 / Early 2026

🌍 About the Call

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), in collaboration with BIRAC, is inviting research proposals that harness marine bioresources for bio-based innovations. The initiative is part of India’s BioE3 Policy and aims to accelerate high-performance biomanufacturing in food, energy, chemicals, and materials. Malaysian researchers may participate through institutional partnerships.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

  • Lead applicant must be an Indian institution, startup, or industry
  • Malaysian participants must apply as collaborators
  • Proposal must define technical contributions and budget allocation per partner
  • Project should fall under TRL 3–5 or TRL 5–8 categories

🎁 Benefits

  • Access to Indian public funding for marine biotech innovation
  • Joint research with leading Indian institutions
  • Support for pilot scale and TRL advancement activities
  • Contribute to India's bioeconomy through knowledge exchange

📝 How to Apply

  1. Identify an eligible Indian institution or industry partner
  2. Prepare a joint proposal through BIRAC’s online portal
  3. Define TRL category, milestones, and cost-sharing structure
  4. Submit via BIRAC CFP Portal by 14 August 2025

📅 Program Timeline

  • Call Launch: July 2025
  • Submission Deadline: 14 August 2025
  • Shortlisting & Review: August – October 2025
  • Expected Start: Q4 2025 / Q1 2026

🌊 Ready to Co-Innovate in Marine Biotech?

Join India’s marine biomanufacturing mission through the BioE3 Policy. Collaborate and accelerate your R&D journey now.

Apply via BIRAC

Questions? Email birac.dbt@nic.in

Curated by Growth Forum Malaysia — advancing ocean-based innovation and research collaboration.

Source: birac.nic.in

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