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BIRAC-PATH — Patenting & Technology Transfer Facilitation (BIRAC-PATH)
Open nowChecked 3 October 2026
BIRAC-PATH (patenting & technology transfer facilitation) applications open 1–21 Oct 2026 (5:30 pm). Useful while SIPP is lapsed.
- Amount
- Varies
- Type of support
- Other
- Best for
- Prototype / PoC, Seed / Early-Stage, Market Access & IP
- Who can apply
- Early-stage startups, Researchers
Go to the official portalSource: Added by Sytezo, Oct 2026
BIRAC-PATH is BIRAC's patent facilitation and technology-transfer support for biotech startups and innovators; useful while the general SIPP facilitator scheme awaits renewal.
Who can apply?
- Biotech startups, innovators and institutions as specified in the call notice on birac.nic.in.
What do you get?
- Patent facilitation (filing and prosecution support) and technology-transfer support, as per the call.
How to apply
Apply via the BIRAC call notice; window open 1 Oct – 21 Oct 2026 (5:30 pm).
Objectives
Help biotech innovators protect and license their inventions.
Key links
- BIRAC announcements birac.nic.in
- BIRAC calls birac.nic.in
Deadlines, amounts and windows change. Check the official portal before you apply.
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