Regional Young Investigators’ Meetings Grants 2025– 2026

IndiaBioscience is inviting applications for the Regional Young Investigators’ Meeting Grants (RYIM Grants) for 2025–2026, aimed at supporting Young Investigator (YI)-led initiatives that align with the ethos of national Young Investigator Meetings (YIMs). These grants encourage the strengthening of local scientific communities and the promotion of collaborative leadership among YIs. Each RYIM team must include one YIM alumnus as the lead organiser, who has previously attended a national YIM, and 2–4 co-organisers from diverse research institutes, organisations, or universities in the region. The team is encouraged to reflect diversity in scientific disciplines, demographics, and institutional types. RYIMs are expected to be in-person, 2–3 day events hosted at local institutes or universities, engaging researchers from the broader region. The regions can be defined broadly (North, South, East, West, Central, or North-East India), or according to other locally meaningful definitions. Selected RYIMs will receive funding of up to INR 1.5 lakh from IndiaBioscience.

Last date: May 21, 2025

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National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition 2025 (NBEC 2025)

The National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition (NBEC) 2025, organized by the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), is India’s largest and most prestigious national competition for bio-entrepreneurs, aimed at attracting, identifying, and nurturing novel and scalable business ideas with significant societal impact. NBEC invites path-breaking, revolutionary, and scalable business ideas in life sciences, spanning diverse domains including Agri Tech & Molecular Biology, Animal Health, Healthcare (Diagnostics, Drug Discovery, and Vaccines), Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Digital Health (AI & ML, Wearables, Healthcare IT), Medical Devices, Environmental Solutions (Clean Energy, Biofuels, Sustainability), Water & Sanitation, Industrial Biotechnology (Bioplastics, Enzymes), Food & Nutraceuticals, and Sustainability & Circular Economy. The competition provides a platform for mentorship, funding, networking, and national recognition, offering participants opportunities to collaborate with industry leaders and investors. Applicants are invited to submit their innovative ideas, with a detailed process guiding them through submission, screening, pitching, and selection. The competition rewards winners with financial grants, mentorship, and partnerships, empowering them to scale their impact. NBEC also serves as a hub for sharing the latest trends and developments in bio-entrepreneurship, creating a dynamic ecosystem for innovation and growth in the life sciences.

Last date: May 5, 2025

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