Details
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.
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&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
The applicants should be the
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 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
Online
Step 01: Applications are invited through
advertisement and the project proposal should be submitted online.
Step 02: Applications must have the
endorsement from the Head of Institution (HoI) and it should be forwarded by
the HoI.
Step 03: After receiving the project
proposal, it will be acknowledged with a reference number and other
instructions, if any.
Step 04: If the project proposal is as per
the format and norms of KSCSTE it will be sent to five referees for evaluation.
After getting the comments from referees, the project proposals will be placed
in the expert committee for final decision. (The Principal Investigator (PI)
may be called for presentation if at least three of the five referees are
positive. In all the cases, the decision shall be intimated to the PI.)
Step 05: The expert committee assesses the
content and objectives of the proposed project and recommends the nature and
quantum of assistance to be provided to each project. The decision of KSCSTE
based on the recommendations of the expert committee on such proposals shall be
final.
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.kscste@kerala.gov.in
Documents Required
1. Identity
proof of applicant
2. Passport
size photographs
3. Educational
certificates
4. Technical
report/proposal
5. Disability
certificate (If applicable)
6. Endorsement
from the Collaborating Industry
7. Endorsement
from the Head of Institution
8. Any
other document, if required
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the “Industry Linked
Biotechnology Research Scheme”?
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.
Which is the implementing agency of
this scheme?
Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC)
under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)
Who is eligible to get the benefits
under the scheme?
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.
How much will the financial
assistance be provided under the scheme?
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.
How much grant will the host
institution be eligible for under the scheme?
The host institution will be eligible
for an overhead @ 10% of total expenditure subject to a ceiling of ₹2 lakh.
In which branch of biotechnology
proposal can be submitted?
The biotechnological research areas
relating to marine, agriculture, health, and environment.
For how many years will the
assistance for the project be provided?
The assistance for the project will
be for a maximum period of three years.
How can an applicant apply for the
scheme?
Applications are invited through
advertisement and the project proposal should be submitted online.
Where can I contact regarding the
scheme?
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: kbc.kscste@kerala.gov.in
Sources And References
Official Website CLICK HERE
Guideline CLICK HERE
Terms & Condition CLICK HERE
Date Of Start Of Project CLICKHERE
Endorsement Form CLICK HERE
Consent Form CLICK HERE
Statement Of Expenditure &
Utilization Certificate Format CLICK HERE
Consolidated Statement Of Expenditure
& Utilization Certificate Format CLICK HERE
No Pending Utilization And Statement
Of Expenditure Certificate CLICK HERE
Asset Transfer Certificate CLICKHERE
