Apply for BIG Call 25! Call for applications open till 30 November 2025

Eligibility: Indian startups having a registered company/LLP incorporated on/after 1 November, 2020

Get a Letter of Intent

Register/Apply on BIRAC portal

BIG is flagship programme of BIRAC, which provides the right admixture of fuel and support to young startups. BIG is the largest early stage biotech funding programme in India. Funding grant of upto INR 5 Million (USD 70,000 approx) to best in class innovative ideas to build and refine idea to proof-of-concept.

The purpose of the BIG scheme is to:

  • Foster generation of ideas with commercialisation potential
  • Upscale and validate of proof of concept
  • Encourage startups to take technology closer to market
  • Stimulate enterprise formation

As part of this scheme, successful BIG Innovators receive up to INR 50 lakh (USD 70,000 approx) for research projects with commercialization potential with duration of up to 18 months.

For queries:

Please contact us at big@venturecenter.co.in

Phone/whatsapp no. +91 91722 32213