With 38,000+ Startups & 26 Unicorns, India exited 2019 as the 3rd largest start-up ecosystem in the world. 2020 started on an upbeat note, only to be hit by the unexpected. COVID-19, posed a major challenge for Indian start-ups. There was an overall decline in investments. The ecosystem, including the government, investors & startups responded very quickly… Continue reading 27-30 Jan 2021: Call for innovations in assistive solutions for special needs space

BIRAC Announces Request for Expression Of Interest REOI under MISSION COVID SURAKSHA – Development of COVID-19 vaccine candidates To ensure accelerated development of a vaccine for COVID-19, the objective of this REOI is to support Regulatory toxicology studies, manufacturing clinical trial material, and clinical development for licensure of COVID-19 vaccine candidates, and other activities to… Continue reading BIRAC Announces Request for Expression Of Interest REOI under MISSION COVID SURAKSHA – Development of COVID-19 vaccine candidates Submission Deadline : 15 Jan 2021

EDGE196- The Asia Blockchain & Fintech Startup Competition Submission Deadline : 15 Jan 2021 Apply now: Get $25K – $200k Funding & Mentorship The Asia Blockchain & Fintech Startup Competition is a prestigious virtual elevator pitch contest where top Asian founders or companies targeting the Asian Blockchain and/or FinTech ecosystem will showcase business ideas to… Continue reading EDGE196- The Asia Blockchain & Fintech Startup Competition Submission Deadline : 15 Jan 2021

[Meity-sthub] “Grand Challenge for strengthening the COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network (CoWIN) system” Submission Deadline : 15 Jan 2021 More on: https://app.thebizplanner.com/public/application/inc/5fc1e1535a3c7671a744dba0 Contact Details for Technical Queries Email:-  jeet.vijay@meity.gov.in Phone:- +918007073140

Organized by: TechEx.In and Supported by: BIRAC, NBM and Venture Center Aim of Renewable Chemicals and Materials Matchmaker : To facilitate matchmaking of :   Technology Providers working on renewable chemicals & materials with the technology seekers. Technology seekers facing unique challenges in renewable chemicals & materials development with technology providers that have innovative solutions.   Call open for… Continue reading Renewable Chemicals and Materials (Technology) Matchmaker | Call open from 4th – 25th Jan 2021

Biotechnology Ignition Grant Scheme (BIG)   BIG is a flagship programme of BIRAC, which provides the right admixture of fuel and support to young startups and entrepreneurial individuals. BIG is the largest early stage biotech funding programme in India. Funding grant of upto INR 5 Million (USD 70,000 approx) to best in class innovative ideas to build and… Continue reading BIRAC Announces 18th Call for Proposals under the Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) Scheme 1st Jan- 15th Feb 2021 (5:30 PM)

TechEx.in , a technology transfer hub, at Venture Center is glad to announce talk on  ” What do large entities look for to license-in technologies?” .   When: Saturday, 9th Jan, 5-6 PM Organized by: TechEx.In   Supported by: Venture Center, BIRAC and NBM   About the talk: Licensing is a strategy that companies are increasingly turning towards in order… Continue reading What do large entities look for to license-in technologies? | 9th Jan 2021, 5-6 PM

Women form an important segment of the labour force and the economic role-played by them cannot be isolated from the frame work of development. The role of women as business owners is gradually increasing all over the world. Women Entrepreneurship is the key to Women Empowerment, Gender Balance and alleviating economic marginalisation of Women. In… Continue reading Announcing Launch of “TiE Scaleup Mentoring Plan for Women Entrepreneurs

National Award-2021| Deadline 31st December 2020 Technology Development Board (TDB), a Statutory Body of Department of Science & Technology has instituted the following three National Awards which are presented on the Technology Day on May 11th every year. The National Awards are as follows. National Award of Rs.25 lakhs and a Trophy: This Award is given to… Continue reading National Award-2021| Deadline 31st December 2020

Grand Challenge for strengthening the COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network (CoWIN) system The challenge is now live at [ https://meitystartuphub.in/ | https://app.thebizplanner.com/public/application/inc/5fc1e1535a3c7671a744dba0 ]  Applications are invited from startups and emerging technology specialists to augment and scale the CoWIN platform. 7 focus areas of technology development have been identified to holistically address the likely limitations associated with complete and effective vaccine… Continue reading Grand Challenge for strengthening the COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network (CoWIN) system