Apply for ETA
Who Can Apply?
- Inventors & Research Scientists from Universities, Academic and Research Institutions in India working on novel sustainable biotechnology products with application in consumer goods.
How To Apply?
- All applicants can apply online by filling the form: https://forms.gle/Q7b49feC1aPB5bAs7
and uploading requested documents. - For more details on ETA, download Programme Outline: http://bit.ly/eta-outline
Benefits of Applying
- Opportunity for de-risking and development of technologies for enhancing their commercialisation prospects.
- Scale-up of novel bioprocesses and innovative technologies as funded projects with support from BIRAC and industry partners.
- Realising commercial potential of technologies with significant societal and market relevance.
- Helping industry address current global demand for sustainable technologies and green products.
- Fostering a robust innovation ecosystem in India by promoting collaboration between academia, research institutions and industries.
Programme Plan
Phases of the ETA Programme:
Phase 1 – SELECTION: Call opens; Technology submissions received; Eligibility check including technical feasibility and due diligence; Shortlisting; Identifying industrial partners; Selection by ETA Committee.
Phase 2 – SCOPING & AGREEMENT: Defining technical scope of the technology translation project; Verifying technical feasibility and due diligence; Detailing project scope, activity plan, budget; Executing project agreement and receiving commitment of resources by partners.
Phase 3 – TRANSLATION ACTIVITIES: Initiating technology transfer to ETA; Procuring and installation of equipment; Conducting preliminary trials for reproducibility of technology and scale-up activities.
Phase 4 – DEMONSTRATION: Demonstration of technology scale-up to industry partners.
Phase 5 – TRANSFER: Initiating technology transfer and commercialization activities.
