Call for Proposals

DBT-BIRAC Joint Call for Proposal on “Biomanufacturing of Bio-Based Chemicals, Biopolymers and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in Production Strains”

Currently, the majority of the chemicals, polymers, and active pharmaceutical
ingredients (APIs) are manufactured by the chemical and pharma industry using
fossil fuels and petrochemicals as feedstock. Existing production processes are
Green House Gas (GHG) emission intensive. With increasing population the demand for fossil-fuel based chemicals, polymers and APIs is projected to grow exponentially, leading to further rise in GHG emissions. To significantly reduce
carbon emission, India needs to change the ways in which chemicals, polymers and
APIs are being produced in the country. With advancement in biotechnology,
particularly in synthetic biology and metabolic engineering, India is poised to
decarbonise the chemical and pharma industry by transitioning to less carbon-2
intensive biomanufacturing of chemicals, polymers, and APIs using sustainable biobased feedstocks.  

Eligibility: 1. Eligible Organizations: Researchers/Scientists working in Government Organisations/ Universities/Academic Institutions/National Laboratories/DSIR recognised Non-Profit Organisations/ Start-ups/ Industries with sound scientific & technical backgrounds and relevant publications in the proposed areas can submit the research proposals addressing various problem statements. Partnership of academia with industry and start-ups is encouraged. 2. Academic Organizations: a. Proposals may be submitted by interested applicants engaged in research activities at various Institutions/Universities/Societies/Trusts/NGOs/ Foundations/Voluntary Organizations, recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO). 3. Industry: Pre-requisite documents required to be submitted by the Industry as per the BIRAC norms are as follows: a. Companies/Startups: CA/CS certified shareholding pattern as per BIRAC format (Companies having a minimum of 51% Indian shareholding / individuals holding Indian passports are only eligible) mentioning UDIN number. b. Limited Liability Partnership: Incorporation/Registration Certificate, Partnership deed; CA/CS certified certificate which states that minimum half of the partners are Indian citizens mentioning UDIN number, Copy of passports of Indian partners/subscribers

 Last date: Thursday, July 31, 2025

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