Deadline: 8 January 2024
The BITS BioCyTiH Foundation (BBF) has introduced the Advanced Research Translation (ART) Program as a component of the Technology development vertical.
ART offers crucial support for translational research that revolves around advanced technology and market-ready products. Its primary aim is to expedite the transformation of academic research into viable commercial products and technologies. These translational initiatives may either focus on Bio- CPS or incorporate a strategy to seamlessly integrate a Bio-CPS component into the project for value enhancement. All these efforts are geared towards effectively addressing significant technical and financial challenges within the healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sectors.
They invite research groups, scientists, faculty members, industry professionals, and institutions to submit proposals for such translational projects which need crucial follow-up (‘last-mile’) support to achieve high development maturity. Collaborative projects are strongly encouraged and shall be preferred. (Examples: Collaboration between University and BITS faculty scientists, University/R&D establishment & Industry/Startup, Scientist of a national lab & academic faculty, etc.). Preference will be given to collaborations with BITS Faculty/Industry.
Areas
- Application areas supported under ART program:
- Healthcare
- Agriculture
- Environment
- Water
- Examples: Biosensors, Precision Agriculture, Water governance, Digital health, IoT, etc.
Why Should you Apply?
- Get funding support for translatable research work (at/above TRL 5)
- Opportunity to develop a lab prototype into a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- Spin off a viable startup based on your R&D outputs
Funding Support
- Funds: Up to INR 50.00 Lakhs
- Duration of support: 12 months (extendable by up to 3 months on merits)
Key Outcome
- IP, Technology transfer or deployable technical solution with promise of impact.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must hold a regular/tenured position within an organization or an academic institute.
- The Principal Investigator (PI) should have necessary access to labs (for research, testing, fabrication, etc.) to carry out the proposed translational project.
- The proposals should meet the following technical criteria at the time of application:
- The technology/product should be at a mature stage, poised for commercialization.
- Demonstrable technology (PoC).
- Feasibility to meet market requirements is a must.
- Obtaining regulatory approvals is desirable.
For more information, visit BBF.
