BIRAC

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) is a not-for-profit Section 8, Schedule B, Public Sector Enterprise, set up by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India as an Interface Agency to strengthen and empower the emerging Biotech enterprise to undertake strategic research and innovation, addressing nationally relevant product development needs.

E-YUVA

E-YUVA scheme of BIRAC is mandated to promote a culture of applied research and need-oriented (societal or industry) entrepreneurial innovation among young students and researchers. The scheme is implemented through dedicated hubs called E-YUVA Centres (EYCs) housed within the University/Institute set up and mentored by a BIRAC Bio NEST supported bio-incubator. E-YUVA Centre act as a preincubation platform for budding biotech entrepreneur.