Name: Provision of Guidelines for BIRAC - Early Translation Accelerator (ETA)
Start: 2024-02-05
End: 2024-12-31
Location: Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council

Organization Details:

Organization Name:

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council

Country:

India

Contact Person:

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Address:

1st Floor ,MTNL Building ,9, Lodhi Rd, CGO Complex, Pragati Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110003 - -,

Contact Details - Email:

www.info@gmail.com

Phone

011 2438 9600

Notice Details:

Notice Type

Tender Notice

Bidding Type

Other

Notice No.

77961273

Deadline

2024-12-31

Description

Guidelines for BIRAC - Early Translation Accelerator
(ETA)
Introduction:
The development of an idea into a product is a multi-step process which includes
discovery (laboratory activity), early translation (validation to make the discovery industry
ready) and product development (industrial activity). Of these, the important link i.e. early
translation is often missing and eventually prevents scientific research from turning into a
useful commodity for the society and therefore into an economic activity. The gap between
basic research and product needs initiatives that help translate early discoveries made in a
basic research setting into potentially valuable validated technologies. In the Indian setting,
this sort of translational model does not currently exist and hence even though many exciting
discoveries are made in the lab, very few see the light of day in terms of being
commercialized.
Early Translation Accelerator (ETA), focusses on catalyzing transformation of young
academic discoveries (publications/patents) with possible commercial and societal impact
into economically viable ventures and technologies. The proposed set up is expected to
collaborate with academic investigators, engage industry and to leverage international
translation ecosystems. Supporting early translation accelerator for establishing
validation/proof-of-concept is in line with the BIRAC’s mission of facilitating translation of
innovative ideas into biotech products and attracts industry to take validated technologies
(originated from academic labs) forward in terms of development.
Critical components of ETA:
1. Continuous flow of discoveries, with potential applications, from academic
investigators.
2. A scientific component that evaluates, collaborates, and provides technology
access to the discovery projects.
3. Early engagement with industry and investors to help drive the discoveries and
validated technologies towards successful commercialization through mentoring,
partnerships and Technology transfer.
Who Can Apply?
• Bio incubators
• National Research Laboratories
• Government funded Laboratories
• National Institutes with demonstrated experience in performing translational activities
in the proposed area.
What can be considered under ETA?
Discoveries from Healthcare, agriculture, industrial biotechnology and other
important areas of Biotechnology may be considered for validation under early translation
accelerator. The criteria for selection, assessment of progress and graduation may be put in
place by individual ETAs and the committees with experts from academia, industry, investors
and IP/regulatory fields to ensure the discoveries are ready to be taken up by ETA and the
discoveries considered under ETA are industry ready once developed and they are expected
to be part of development cycle, along with the inventor or originator of such scouted
technology.
What is expected from ETA?
1. To scout potential technologies
2. To showcase some unique expertise that is different from others and which will give
better chances of success for such identified technology
3. To define focused areas and to collaborate with external organizations for specific
expertise towards accelerating the Technology Readiness Level (TRL).
4. To identify an industry to invest part of the money (at least 10%) for incubation
before taking up the technology
5. To consider multiple projects in parallel and to ensure their success
6. To complete the projects within the timelines of 12-18 months (If the committee
recommends, Project duration can be maximum 24 months.)
7. To take up 3-5 projects within the first phase of ETA support that will be provided for
30 Months.
Budget:
To achieve sustainability towards the core functioning of the ETA module through
technology transfer etc. ETA can propose budget for core module (not more than Rs. 1
crore, Funding may be provided for bench-top equipment and man power, travel and
contingency.) along with project budget (depending on the number of projects to be taken
up) during the submission of proposal for setting up of ETA. The actual project budget will
be decided after due diligence. The projects should be identified within 3 months of
establishment of an ETA. The budget (which will be not more than Rs.200 lakhs) for each
ETA Project will be recommended by ETA expert committee as per the
objectives/activities.
Planning grant amounting to Rs. 10 lakhs will be given to ETA once it is
recommended by expert committee on ‘Translational Activities’. Milestones and final
budget (after deducting kick off budget) will be decided after identification of projects.
Governance Model:
The following governance model to be adopted for implementation of ETA:
1. The proposed accelerator should be anchored at Bio-incubator, University Innovation
Cluster or Government Institutes/Universities and to work with academic and
industrial partner s.
2. The management of Bio-incubators or Cluster Innovation Centers for Biotechnology
in the case of University Innovation Clusters to take the responsibility of programme
and overall operations whereas the applicant from Government institutes/Universities
is expected to take the responsibility. They need to form expert committees with
academia-industry participation to help identify projects, project approvals, periodic
assessments, exit strategy, collaborations etc. These committee to have BIRAC
nominee/representative also. ETAs should manage comprehensive documentation on
project selection, progress, monitoring & outcomes and to share them with BIRAC on
regular intervals.
3. ETA shall form internal guidelines or implementation of ETA based on

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