C-CAMP Wadhwani Innovation Network (WIN) Centre of Excellence
C-CAMP has partnered with the Wadhwani Foundation to establish a Centre of Excellence in Bioengineering and Biotechnology to boost research commercialization. The initiative aims to transform academic and entrepreneurial research into scalable, industry-ready solutions, fostering job creation and economic growth. C-CAMP will drive cross-disciplinary innovation in biotech and bioengineering, aligning with national priorities for science-led development. The partnership exemplifies a robust public-private model to accelerate India’s global leadership in deep-tech and life sciences innovation.
Funding opportunity: A non-dilutive funding opportunity up to INR 1Cr per selected awardee.
Financial Assistance for
- Project stage >TRL4
- Pilot and validation studies
- Prototype refinement
- Scaling-up innovations
- Generating additional data or performing validation studies needed to secure next-level funding
Eligibility:
- Indian Start-ups or Academic Innovators
- Working towards translation-based technologies or innovations with commercial potential - new products, processes driven by technology or intellectual property in the area of Healthcare, Drugs, Medical Devices, Diagnostics, Industrial Biotechnology and Agriculture
Selection Criteria:
- The start-up/PI should be working towards translation or commercialization oriented innovative technology/technologies and should be product oriented (not services oriented)
- The technology should be novel & there should be potential for generation of IP
- The technology should fulfill an unmet need and have an impact
- The start-ups / PI should have a competent team in both technical & business aspects
- The technology should have a business model and have a sound commercialization strategy and road map to the market
- Clear understanding of the end-user/customer and market size
Application: Rolling call for applications, with proposals to be submitted before 20th of every month. All enquiries for applications are to be directed to win_coe@ccamp.res.in.
Contact us - For any further information please contact win_coe@ccamp.res.in
