Tag: BIRAC

Vaccine Discovery Programme supported by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India under the National Biopharma Mission, implemented by BIRAC moves into clinical trials The study will assess the safety, tolerability and immunogenicity of the vaccine.................

The shortlisted proposals include 10 vaccine candidates, 34 diagnostics products or scale-up facilities, 10 therapeutics options, 02 proposals on drug repurposing, and 14 projects which are categorized as preventive interventions......................

Proposals have been sought on the development of diagnostics, vaccines, therapeutics, and other interventions. Among 500 applications received so far, 16 proposals have been recommended for funding support

Amid the unprecedented situation arising out of coronavirus pandemic globally, the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) has decided to hold its 8th Foundation Day at the organizational level only....................

The goal of this Tech Exposition is to showcase translational ideas and support researchers who want to create feasible start-up plans in the areas of pharma, medical devices, diagnostics and agriculture................

Twelve bio-entrepreneurs in categories as diverse as water and sanitation and maternal and child health to digital health, medical devices and agri-biotechnology were declared winners at NBEC 2019, the third in its series conducted by the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms....................

Initiative to fast track adoption, ease access and market entry to enable universal healthcare. Platform will lead to successful adoption of at least 100 Indian innovations in 5 years; leading to creation of new market opportunities worth $500 million for India’s MedTech start-ups....................

Cross-sector roundtable event held to mark the launch of landmark new exhibition 'Superbugs: The End of Antibiotics?’ Innovators competing in £8m (₹700 million) Longitude Prize showcase how their diagnostic tests are designed to fight antibiotic resistance in different clinical settings................

The competition this year is carrying a total of INR 3 crore in cash prizes and investment opportunities along with mentorship by key industry leaders..................

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu bestowed the Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Awards for 2019 to 21 innovations. The awards, founded by the Society for Research and Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies and Institutions (SRISTI), are given jointly with the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council....................