The Department of Biotechnology, under the National Quantum Mission, invites Indian scientists and faculty—including computer scientists, engineers, and clinicians—holding regular positions with at least four years remaining before superannuation, to submit interdisciplinary and collaborative proposals in quantum biotechnology. The initiative aims to develop India’s academic and industrial ecosystem by advancing quantum-based understanding of biological processes at the atomic level, with applications in biomolecular engineering, diagnostics, synthetic biology, biosensing, and imaging technologies. Priority areas include quantum-inspired simulations, quantum biosensing devices, quantum photonics, and integration with nanorobotics and machine learning. Proposals must involve networked collaborations between institutions with clear complementary roles and can include industrial partners; however, funding will be provided only to academic and scientific institutions. The call supports projects for up to three years, with possible extensions based on performance, and requires timely progress reporting and adherence to all relevant ethical and regulatory frameworks. Preference will be given to proposals demonstrating strong academia-industry linkages, multidisciplinary approaches, public-private partnerships, and alignment with national priorities such as sustainable development goals. Industries may collaborate but will not receive direct funding; instead, they can provide partial support to academic components under written agreements. Infrastructure establishment funding is restricted to academic institutions only. Applications must be submitted online through the DBT portal.
Last date : Aug 20, 2025
