Application Deadline:
20 March 2026
About Organisation
The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) is a premier initiative supported by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. Established in 2009, it aims to promote cutting-edge research and innovation in life sciences. As part of the Bangalore Life Sciences Cluster, alongside NCBS and inStem, C-CAMP plays a crucial role in strengthening India’s biotechnology ecosystem. It supports startups, researchers, and innovators through infrastructure, mentorship, and funding opportunities. Through its initiatives, C-CAMP contributes to advancing biotech grants in India, enabling research commercialization and fostering innovation-driven economic growth in the life sciences sector.
About the Grant
The C-CAMP Biotechnology Grant India is a non-dilutive funding opportunity designed to accelerate research commercialization in bioengineering and biotechnology. In collaboration with the Wadhwani Foundation, this initiative supports innovators in transforming research into scalable, industry-ready solutions. The program focuses on deep tech grants in India, enabling prototype refinement, pilot studies, validation, and scaling of innovations. It aims to strengthen India’s life sciences ecosystem by promoting job creation and economic growth. By supporting high-impact biotech innovations, the grant bridges the gap between academic research and market-ready applications across healthcare, agriculture, and industrial biotechnology sectors.
Who can Apply?
The grant is open to Indian startups and academic innovators working on technology-driven solutions with strong commercialization potential. Applicants must be engaged in sectors such as healthcare, diagnostics, medical devices, drugs, industrial biotechnology, or agriculture. Projects should be at or beyond Technology Readiness Level 4 (TRL4), demonstrating proof of concept and readiness for validation or scaling. Eligible applicants should focus on innovation-driven products, processes, or intellectual property. This startup funding in India is ideal for those seeking support for research commercialization, especially innovators aiming to advance prototypes, conduct validation studies, and secure further investment.
How to Apply?
Interested applicants can apply by submitting their proposals through the designated application process before the monthly deadline. This is a rolling call, allowing submissions on an ongoing basis. Applicants must ensure their proposals align with the grant’s objectives of research commercialization and innovation scaling. For any queries regarding the application process, applicants can contact the official email provided by the organization for assistance and clarification.
Application Deadline
This is a rolling application opportunity, allowing applicants to submit proposals every month. Submissions must be completed before the 20th of each month for consideration.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
