The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has invited nominations from scientists/ innovators/ entrepreneurs/ institutions/companies both in public as well as private sector towards development and commercialization of process/technology/product in the areas of Biotechnology and Biological sciences including agriculture, medical and environmental sciences.

The award will be presented on Technology Day – 11thMay, 2019.

Nature of the Award: Upto five awards shall be given every year. Each award will carry a cash amount of Rs 2.00 lakhs along with a citation. Rs 5.00 lakhs would be given if the product is commercialized and has much higher impact of utilization in the country.

The nominations (3 copies) neatly typed on plain paper in the prescribed proforma complete with enclosures should reach on or before 15th April, 2019 to Dr. Kakali Dey Dasgupta, Scientist “E”, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Room No.814, 8th Floor, Block-2, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.

The details of the Award, eligibility criteria, and proforma for nomination are available at http://www.dbtindia.nic.in.

The award will be presented on Technology Day – 11th May, 2019.