Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) is currently accepting applications for its Breakthrough Solutions and Cost-Disruptive Innovations for Screening and Diagnosis 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
This open call under Grand Challenges India (GCI–BIRAC) aims to support indigenous innovations and transformative solutions in the priority infectious disease areas – i) tuberculosis, ii) emerging pathogens, iii) syndromic panels and iv) enteric pathogens. The call focuses on high-risk, high-reward innovations for screening and diagnostics, with an emphasis on near point-of-care and ultra-low-cost solutions that can significantly improve accessibility and availability.
Two categories of funding are available:
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