Sarkari Yojana
E-YUVA Scheme: E-YUVA Centers
About E-YUVA Scheme: E-YUVA Centers
“Empowering Youth for Undertaking Value Added Innovative Translational Research (E-YUVA)” was started by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) to promote applied research and need-based (societal or industry) entrepreneurial innovation among young students and researchers. It offers funding (fellowship plus research grant), technical and business mentoring, exposure to the bio-incubation model, and orientation toward entrepreneurship, for students from undergraduate to post-doctoral level. > E-YUVA Centers (EYCs):
BIRAC’s E-YUVA scheme runs through dedicated hubs called “E-YUVA Centers (EYCs)”, housed within a University/Institute and mentored by a BIRAC BioNEST-supported bio-incubator. EYCs anchor the programme, extending support and mentoring to students. Each EYC has a BIRAC-supported pre-incubation space offering infrastructure and equipment for basic research and experimentation by selected students, while advanced research needs are met through Bio-incubator Connect. BIRAC-supported EYCs include:
- Pre-incubation space (3,000 sq. ft. or more)
- Managing fellowships for students
- Conducting Entrepreneurial Awareness Workshops for students
Roles and Responsibilities of EYCs:
- Viewing and processing online fellowship applications
- Screening applications for eligibility and suitability
- Carrying out online Technical Review of eligible applications through Subject Experts (Reviewers)
- Shortlisting proposals for interview (F2F/Skype/telephonic) by an Expert Panel
- Communicating decisions to applicants at every stage of selection
- Seeking BIRAC’s approval on the final selection of fellows or their eligibility
- Issuing fellowship award letters to selected candidates on BIRAC’s behalf
- Releasing the fellowship and research grant received from BIRAC
- Providing mentorship, handholding, and facility access at the EYC and EYC Knowledge Partner for BIRAC’s Innovation and E-YUVA Fellows
- Monitoring targeted milestones
- Organizing periodic review meetings
- Providing mentorship and handholding for domain expertise, entrepreneurship, and activities such as IP management, mobilizing resources, and other business-development work
- Providing platforms/opportunities for interaction with experts
- Providing periodic updates and progress reports on Fellows to BIRAC
- Conducting entrepreneurial workshops
- Any other activity needed to effectively implement fellowships, by mutual consent with BIRAC
Tenure of EY Centres:
EYCs are engaged for an initial 3 years, extendable based on performance review, with annual performance evaluation. > E-Yuva Knowledge Partner:
To mentor Innovation Fellows and guide EYCs overall, BIRAC assigns each EYC a BioNEST-supported Bio-incubator, which provides handholding and mentoring to the EYC and its Innovation Fellows throughout the award period. Bio-incubators also act as brand ambassadors for the programme, helping with outreach.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council
University / Institution
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for E-YUVA Scheme: E-YUVA Centers, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
A University/Institution established as a legal entity under…
A University/Institution established as a legal entity under the relevant Indian law, with at least 51% Indian stakeholders (owners/partners/trustees/members/associates, etc.) from Tier II/III cities, may apply.
The University/Institution may be Public (Central/State) or Privately…
The University/Institution may be Public (Central/State) or Privately owned.
Other mandatory conditions
Other mandatory conditions:
The applicant University/Institution must have a Life Sciences department (Biotechnology/Biosciences/Agriculture/Horticulture/Food Technology, etc.) for technical support.
The applicant University/Institution must be at least 3 years old.
It must have a formal innovation-support body, such as an E-Cell/Institutional Innovation Council/IP Cell/TTO/Incubation Centre.
It must offer approx. 3,000 sq. ft. of dedicated space with relevant infrastructure ready for use.
The applicant organization should have:
A connection with a Bio-incubator.
A network of experts able to provide technical/business mentorship to fellows.
Note: The Head of the University/Institution shall appoint/nominate a Project Lead as the contact point for BIRAC EYC, until dedicated staff are appointed.
Benefits Provided
E-YUVA Scheme: E-YUVA Centers provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Support to each EYC: A. Non-recurring Head (Creating pre-incubation space) (all figures INR in Lakhs):
Refurbishing Cost
Refurbishing Cost: 10 in Year 1, 0 in Year 2 and 0 in Year 3, giving a total of 10.
Equipment Cost
Equipment Cost: 30 in Year 1, 0 in Year 2 and 0 in Year 3, giving a total of 30.
Sub Total (A)
Sub Total (A): 40 in Year 1, 0 in Year 2 and 0 in Year 3, giving a total of 40. B. Recurring Head: (all figures INR in Lakhs):
4 Workshops @1 lakh each
4 Workshops @1 lakh each: 4 in each of Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3, totalling 12.
Manpower for EYC (@5% increase/year), covering a Coordinator…
Manpower for EYC (@5% increase/year), covering a Coordinator – 1 @₹75,000/-, a Project assistant – 1 @₹25,000/- and an Office assistant – 1 @₹15,000/-: 13.80 in Year 1, 14.49 in Year 2 and 15.21 in Year 3, totalling 43.50.
Travel for EYC staff
Travel for EYC staff: 1 per year across the three years, totalling 3.
Outreach, publications etc
Outreach, publications etc.: 1 per year across the three years, totalling 3.
Honorarium for conducting review meetings
Honorarium for conducting review meetings: 1 per year across the three years, totalling 3.
Contingency
Contingency: 1 per year across the three years, totalling 3.
Sub Total (B):
21.80 in Year 1, 22.49 in Year 2 and 23.21 in Year 3, totalling 67.50. Total Support (A+B): 61.80 in Year 1, 22.49 in Year 2 and 23.21 in Year 3, adding up to 107.50 lakh overall.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A certificate showing that the University/Institution is registered…
A certificate showing that the University/Institution is registered or recognised
Any further supporting document that is relevant to…
Any further supporting document that is relevant to the proposal
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for E-YUVA Scheme: E-YUVA Centers through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process:
EYC applications must be routed through the Head…
EYC applications must be routed through the Head of the University/Institution.
The applicant University/Institution can submit proposals only online
The applicant University/Institution can submit proposals only online.
To submit a proposal, the applicant University/Institution can…
To submit a proposal, the applicant University/Institution can register and apply on the BIRAC website "www.birac.nic.in".
Criteria for selection of BIRAC's E-Yuva Centers:
The BIRAC EYC Committee selects new centres based on the following:
Allocation of dedicated space and relevant, ready-to-use infrastructure.
Past experience running innovation-promoting/entrepreneurial programmes (desirable).
Number of startups formed by students (in biotech or any other area).
Number of patents filed by the University/Institution.
Number of industry projects handled, or industry connections.
Funds received or raised to support innovations.
Access to experts/mentors.
Willingness and commitment from the Head of the University/Institution to support the programme.
Availability of IP, regulatory, and business support for EYC fellows — the Institute should be willing to help EYC fellows network through individuals/groups.
Connections with bio-incubators and other organizations actively promoting entrepreneurship.
Note: BIRAC encourages applications from Tier II/III cities for EYCs.
Selection Process:
The EYC Committee handles evaluation and selection.
After the eligibility check, the EYC Expert Committee evaluates proposals on the parameters listed above.
Shortlisted proposals are invited to present at BIRAC.
Based on the presentation, the Committee recommends proposals for a site visit or direct consideration.
After a site visit (if recommended), the site visit committee's recommendations go to the EYC committee chair for a final funding decision.
Once recommended for support, the GLA is signed with the applicant after financial due diligence.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.