Biotechnology Industry Partnership Program in Silchar
BIPP
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
Guidance for businesses in Silchar
The present scheme on Biotechnology Industry Partnership Programme (BIPP) is a government partnership with Industries for public support on a cost sharing basis for: Path-breaking research in frontier futuristic technology areas having major economic potential and making Indian industry globally competitive and focused on IP creation with ownerships by Indian industry and where relevant, collaborating scientists. The development of appropriate technologies in the context of recognized national priorities in the area of agriculture, health, bioenergy, green manufacturing, when the scale of the problem has serious consequences for social and economic development.
At a glance
- Implementing Body
- BIRAC
- Support
- Viability gap / cost-sharing funding
- Focus
- Frontier futuristic tech; national-priority areas
- Beneficiaries
- Indian companies/LLPs (± academic collaborators)
- IP Ownership
- Retained by Indian industry
Benefits
Financial support: BIPP provides viability gap funding, sharing the costs of high-risk research projects with companies. This reduces the financial burden and encourages innovation.
Access to expertise: Collaboration with academic and research institutions facilitated by BIPP provides companies with access to specialized knowledge and skills.
Intellectual Property (IP) ownership: Companies retain ownership of the IP generated through their BIPP projects, giving them a competitive advantage.
Eligibility
- Proposals can be submitted by a single or consortia of Company(ies) incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 or Limited Liability Partnership(s) (LLP) incorporated under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 — jointly with or without: public/private universities/colleges in India, national research laboratories, or not-for-profit private research labs/societies/foundations/NGOs.
- For Company/LLP: Minimum 51% of the shares of the Company should be held by Indian Citizens holding an Indian passport (excluding PIO and OCI holders); minimum half of the persons who subscribed to the LLP document as its Partners should be Indian citizens. The applicant Company/LLP should have adequate in-house facility to address project implementation (evaluated during a site visit) or be incubated at a recognized Incubation Facility.
- For Academic collaborator: Eligible academia means an entity having proper establishment documents; for a public/private institute, university, NGO, or research foundation, proper registration/accreditation from a government body is mandatory (e.g. AICTE, CSIR/DSIR/SIRO certificate, etc.).
Documents required
- Certificate of incorporation of the Company (under the Companies Act, 2013) or LLP registration (under the LLP Act, 2008)
- Proof of Indian shareholding/partnership (minimum 51% Indian citizens for a company; minimum half Indian citizen partners for an LLP)
- Detailed project proposal in the frontier/national-priority area
- Evidence of in-house R&D facility or a letter/MoU from a recognized incubation facility
- Registration/accreditation documents of any academic collaborator (AICTE, CSIR/DSIR/SIRO certificate, etc.)
- Any other document as required by BIRAC
How to apply
Interested Indian companies/LLPs (individually or in a consortium, with or without academic collaborators) should apply to BIRAC when a BIPP call is open. Submit the detailed project proposal along with the required documents (incorporation/registration, proof of Indian shareholding, R&D-facility/incubation evidence, and any academic collaborator's registration/accreditation). Proposals are evaluated (including a site visit to assess the in-house facility), and selected projects receive cost-shared viability-gap funding with IP ownership retained by the applicant company.
About the scheme
The Biotechnology Industry Partnership Programme (BIPP) is a government partnership with industry (through BIRAC) that provides public support on a cost-sharing basis for path-breaking research in frontier futuristic technology areas and for developing appropriate technologies in national-priority areas such as agriculture, health, bioenergy, and green manufacturing. It focuses on IP creation, with ownership retained by Indian industry (and, where relevant, collaborating scientists).
Why it matters
- Cost-Sharing:
- Viability-gap funding for high-risk research.
- IP Ownership:
- Companies retain the IP they generate.
- Academic Access:
- Collaboration with research institutions.
- National Priorities:
- Agriculture, health, bioenergy, green manufacturing.
Focus areas
- Frontier Research:
- Futuristic technology with economic potential.
- National Priorities:
- Agriculture, health, bioenergy, green manufacturing.
- Industry-Academia:
- Cost-shared, IP-focused partnerships.
Is this scheme right for you?
BIPP shares the risk of ambitious biotech research with Indian industry while letting companies keep the IP they create. If you are an eligible Indian company or LLP working on frontier or national-priority biotech, this program can co-fund your high-risk innovation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Biotechnology Industry Partnership Program (BIPP)?
BIPP is a government partnership with industry (through BIRAC) that provides public support on a cost-sharing basis for path-breaking research in frontier futuristic technology areas and for developing appropriate technologies in national-priority areas such as agriculture, health, bioenergy, and green manufacturing.
Who can apply for BIPP?
A single or consortia of Company(ies) incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 or LLPs incorporated under the LLP Act, 2008 — jointly with or without public/private universities/colleges, national research laboratories, or not-for-profit private research labs/societies/foundations/NGOs.
What is the Indian-ownership requirement?
For a company, minimum 51% of the shares should be held by Indian Citizens holding an Indian passport (excluding PIO and OCI holders); for an LLP, minimum half of the partners who subscribed to the LLP document should be Indian citizens.
What support does BIPP provide?
BIPP provides viability gap funding (cost-sharing of high-risk research), access to expertise through academic/research collaboration, and IP ownership retained by the company.
Who owns the intellectual property generated under BIPP?
Companies retain ownership of the IP generated through their BIPP projects, giving them a competitive advantage.
Which areas does BIPP focus on?
Frontier futuristic technology areas with major economic potential, and national-priority areas such as agriculture, health, bioenergy, and green manufacturing.
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