Dear All,
As you are aware, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, GoI launched the D.E.S.I.G.N for BioE3 Challenge, a year-long challenge started on 1st November 2025.
In the February ’2026 window of the challenge, we have received 506 proposalsunder category 2 of the challenge from across the country. Out of 506 proposals, more than 100 startupshave applied. We sincerely thank all of you for supporting this unique challenge. We hope that the number of applications from Startups will go up to atleast 1000 in the March 2026 window of the Challenge.
Category 2: http://www.bric.nic.in/bioe3challenge/guidelines.php
Link to RFP: https://dbtindia.gov.in/sites/default/files/RFP_Category%202%20English_0.pdf
Participants are expected to display their basic understanding of the BioE3 Policy and its possible implementation through imaginative, creative and concise ideas towards a sustainable, clean, and self-reliant future for our country.
Prizes on Offer
Category 2:
• Top 10 winning solutionswill receive Rs 1.00 Lakh each (1st Round)every month for the next 12 months
• Up to 100 grants with upper limit of INR 25 lakh each to help winners convert their Design ideas to real-world solutions through Round 2
Copy of RFP and Flyer are enclosed as attachment files.
The March 2026 application window is now open, and with the closing date fast approaching on 20thMarch 2026, you are requested to encourage your students and colleagues to apply before the deadline.
Download Attachment : RFP_Category 2 English
Download Attachment : Formal Launch Flyer content_Category
Point of contact:
Dr.A.Vamsi Krishna
Scientist-F, DBT
vk.ad...@nic.in
011-24363725
