E-YUVA Fellows & Innovation Fellows call (BIRAC E-YUVA Scheme) is a grant from Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), DBT for e-YUVA Fellows: teams of 3 to 5 Indian undergraduates with a mentor (1st and 2nd year students encouraged). It provides Fellowship, annual research grant, incubation and mentoring (stipend amount not printed on the call page), for biotech · healthtech · medtech · agritech. The current deadline is 31 October 2026.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Fellowship, annual research grant, incubation and mentoring (stipend amount not printed on the call page) (Fellowship, annual research grant, incubation and mentoring (stipend amount not printed on the call page)) |
|---|---|
| Provider | Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), DBT |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Idea, Proof Of Concept |
| Sector | biotech · healthtech · medtech · agritech |
| Deadline | 31 October 2026 |
What is E-YUVA Fellows & Innovation Fellows call?
E-YUVA Fellows & Innovation Fellows call (BIRAC E-YUVA Scheme) — Fellowship, annual research grant, incubation and mentoring (stipend amount not printed on the call page) — E-YUVA Fellows: teams of 3 to 5 Indian undergraduates with a mentor (1st and 2nd year students encouraged). Innovation Fellows: post-docs within 2 years of PhD, or postgraduates within 3 years of their Master's (no age or time limit for women). Fellows work full-time at an E-YUVA Centre on ideas with commercial potential. It is run by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), DBT.
A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in biotech · healthtech · medtech · agritech. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for E-YUVA Fellows & Innovation Fellows call?
E-YUVA Fellows: teams of 3 to 5 Indian undergraduates with a mentor (1st and 2nd year students encouraged). Innovation Fellows: post-docs within 2 years of PhD, or postgraduates within 3 years of their Master's (no age or time limit for women). Fellows work full-time at an E-YUVA Centre on ideas with commercial potential. Not for: Innovation Fellows cannot study for a PhD or PG degree during the fellowship. Applicants outside the time limits (other than women) are not eligible..
How much does E-YUVA Fellows & Innovation Fellows call give, and in what form?
Fellowship, annual research grant, incubation and mentoring (stipend amount not printed on the call page), as fellowship, annual research grant, incubation and mentoring (stipend amount not printed on the call page).
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds.
Who runs this programme?
E-YUVA Fellows & Innovation Fellows call (BIRAC E-YUVA Scheme) is offered by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), DBT. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
The programme lists a deadline of 2026-10-31. Government timelines can change, so confirm the current date on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
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