Industry Linked Biotechnology Research Scheme

Description
The Scheme “Industry Linked Biotechnology Research Scheme IBRS ” facilitates Academia-Industry interaction by undertaking projects in collaboration with an industrial partner which should result in commercializing the product or process or service. Kerala Biotechnology Commission KBC under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment KSCSTE provides project mode support to facilitate Academia-Industry interaction. The project proposals should be result-oriented with an eye on commercializing the product or process or service that would result from it. The scheme is to provide financial assistance in the form of grants to Scientists and Technologists of R&D Centers/academic Institutions/Organizations actively involved in biotechnological research with emphasis on areas relating to marine, agriculture, health, and environment. The proposals need to be submitted with active collaboration with an industry in which the industrial partner is willing to share 25% of the KBC allocated funds additionally.

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Benefits
• Financial assistance in the form of a grant of ₹40 lakhs excluding overhead cost and industry share (25%) for a period of three years shall be provided to Scientists and Technologists of R&amp;amp;D Centers/academic Institutions/Organizations actively involved in biotechnological research with emphasis on areas relating to marine, agriculture, health and environment.
• In addition, the host institution will be eligible for an overhead @ 10% of total expenditure subject to a ceiling of ₹2 lakh.
• **Note:** Under the scheme, the industrial collaborator who is willing to share 25% of funds additionally, a clear statement needs to be submitted along with an endorsement from the Head of the organization and should clearly mention the extent of financial support and break-up of the budget.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicants should be the Scientists and Technologists of R&amp;amp;D Centers/Academic Institutions/Organizations actively involved in biotechnological research with emphasis on areas relating to marine, agriculture, health, and environment.
2. The proposals need to be submitted in active collaboration with an industry in which the industrial partner is willing to share 25% of the Kerala Biotechnology Commission allocated funds additionally.

Application Process
Step 1: Contact Details:
The Scientist-in-charge
Kerala Bio-Technology Commission
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE),
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004
Telephone: (0471) 2548254, 2548406
E-mail: kbc.ks…
Online

Contact Details:
The Scientist-in-charge
Kerala Bio-Technology Commission
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE),
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004
Telephone: (0471) 2548254, 2548406
E-mail: [email protected]

Required Documents
• Identity proof of applicant
• Passport size photographs
• Educational certificates
• Technical report/proposal
• Disability certificate (If applicable)
• [Endorsement from the Collaborating Industry](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IBRS_Endorsement_22-1.pdf)
• [Endorsement from the Head of Institution](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IBRS_Consent22.pdf)
• Any other document, if required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Industry Linked Biotechnology Research Scheme”?
A: The scheme "Industry Linked Biotechnology Research Scheme (IBRS)" facilitates Academia-Industry interaction by undertaking projects in collaboration with an industrial partner which should result in commercializing the product or process or service.

Q: Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?
A: Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC) under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
A: The applicants should be the Scientists and Technologists of R&D Centre/Academic Institutions/Organizations actively involved in biotechnological research with emphasis on areas relating to marine, agriculture, health, and environment.

Q: How much will the financial assistance be provided under the scheme?
A: Financial assistance in the form of a grant of [?]40 lakhs excluding overhead cost and industry share (25%) for a period of three years shall be provided to Scientists and Technologists of R&D Centers/academic Institutions/Organizations actively involved in biotechnological research with emphasis on areas relating to marine, agriculture, health and environment.

Q: How much grant will the host institution be eligible for under the scheme?
A: The host institution will be eligible for an overhead @ 10% of total expenditure subject to a ceiling of [?]2 lakh.

Q: In which branch of biotechnology proposal can be submitted?
A: The biotechnological research areas relating to marine, agriculture, health, and environment.

Q: For how many years will the assistance for the project be provided?
A: The assistance for the project will be for a maximum period of three years.

Q: How can an applicant apply for the scheme?
A: Applications are invited through advertisement and the project proposal should be submitted online.

Q: Where can I contact regarding the scheme?
A: The applicant may contact at following address:
The Scientist-in-charge
Kerala Bio-Technology Commission
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE),
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 004
Telephone: (0471) 2548254, 2548406
E-mail: [email protected]