E-YUVA

Brief

E-YUVA scheme is mandated to promote a culture of applied research and need-oriented (societal or industry) entrepreneurial innovation among young students and researchers. The scheme provides funding support (through fellowship and research grant), technical and business mentoring, exposure to bio incubation model, orientation to entrepreneurial culture, etc. to students at various levels including undergraduates, post-graduates, and post-doctoral.

Eligibility

• Open to students pursuing postgraduate studies (Masters or PhD) in biotechnology or related fields from recognized Indian universities and institutes.
• Faculty members and researchers from Indian academic institutions can also apply as mentors for student teams.
• Projects should focus on translational research with potential for societal or industrial applications.
• Applicants must demonstrate innovation and feasibility of their proposed research.

Fund / quantum

• Benefits to Applicants :
• Financial Support: Up to Rs. 50 lakhs per project for a period of two years.
• Mentorship and Training: Guidance from experienced researchers and industry experts.
• Access to Research Infrastructure: Facilities and resources at BIRAC partner institutions.
• Networking and Collaboration: Opportunities to connect with other researchers and potential investors.
• Recognition and Visibility: Showcase their research at national and international events.

Tenure

• Active

Benefit tags

• funding

• This BIRAC’s scheme is implemented through dedicated hubs called E-YUVA Centers (EYCs) housed within the University Institute set up and mentored by a BIRAC BioNEST supported bio-incubator. EYCs act as anchors and extend requisite support and mentoring to students. Each EYC has a BIRAC-supported pre-incubation space which offers infrastructure and equipment for basic research and experimentation by selected students. Advanced research needs are fulfilled through bio-incubator connect.

• Open to students pursuing postgraduate studies (Masters or PhD) in biotechnology or related fields from recognized Indian universities and institutes.

• Faculty members and researchers from Indian academic institutions can also apply as mentors for student teams.

• Projects should focus on translational research with potential for societal or industrial applications.

• Applicants must demonstrate innovation and feasibility of their proposed research.

• Benefits to Applicants :

• Financial Support: Up to Rs. 50 lakhs per project for a period of two years.

• Mentorship and Training: Guidance from experienced researchers and industry experts.

• Access to Research Infrastructure: Facilities and resources at BIRAC partner institutions.

• Networking and Collaboration: Opportunities to connect with other researchers and potential investors.

• Recognition and Visibility: Showcase their research at national and international events.

• Active

Online / portal

Official application / information link: https://www.birac.nic.in/desc_new.php?id=262

Source listing: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes.html