BIRAC’s 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 bioincubation model, orientation to entrepreneurial culture etc. to students at various levels including undergraduates, post-graduates and post-doctoral.

E-YuvaCenters (EYCs) are dedicated hubs housed within the University/Institute set up. EYCs offer pre-incubation support and mentor students for innovative translational research.

The call for Proposals is for seeking applications from University/Institutions for setting up of E-YUVA Centres.

E-YuvaCenters (EYCs) will be 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.

University/Institution established as a legal entity under the relevant Law of India having at least 51% Indian stakeholders (owners/partners/trustees/ members/associates etc.). The University/Institution could be Public (Central/State)/Private owned.

Applications from Tier II/III cities are encouraged

Announcement Date: 26-01-2020; Last Submission Date:28-02-2020 05:30 PM

The scheme provides funding support (through fellowship and research grant), technical and business mentoring, exposure to bioincubation model.