The DBT-BIRAC Joint Call for Proposals under the BioE3 Policy invites projects focused on advancing energy-efficient carbon capture and its utilization, aiming to create sustainable and scalable technologies for mitigating climate change. The call includes two categories: 1) Discovery & Application-oriented Research (TRL 3-5), which encourages the development and demonstration of proof-of-concept biotechnological solutions for CO2 capture and conversion at the laboratory scale (up to 100 liters), focusing on improving microbial platforms, enzymatic processes, and synthetic biology for CO2 utilization in biofuels, chemicals, and materials; and 2) Bridging Gaps for Industrial Scale-up (TRL 5-7), which targets scaling up proven technologies for industrial applications, such as algal-based carbon capture and microbial electro biorefinery, to commercialize these processes at larger scales (100 liters and above). The initiative seeks to support both academic and industry collaborations in developing technologies that can be integrated into real-world industrial setups. Proposals must address critical aspects like the current TRL level, sustainability, scalability, commercialization potential, and the economic and environmental feasibility of the proposed solutions. Funding will be provided based on the nature of the project, with a focus on fostering innovation and accelerating the deployment of carbon capture and utilization technologies in various sectors.
Last date: Mar 31, 2025
