Biotechnology Young Entrepreneur Award

Key facts

Benefit	₹1 lakh (one-time cash award)
Who	Students in Kerala pursuing Biotechnology or related fields
Implemented by	Kerala Biotechnology Commission
Official portal	kbc.kscste@kerala.gov.in
Application window	Applications invited twice a year in January and June.

Benefits

Winning teams receive cash awards, with the first prize being ₹1,00,000. Additional support for establishing start-ups may be provided after evaluation.

Who can apply

For: student
Resident of Kerala
enrolled in education

Students enrolled in postgraduate or doctoral programs in Biotechnology or related life sciences from institutions in Kerala can apply. Teams must consist of five members, with at least three having a life sciences background. Each participant can only be part of one team.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online during designated periods each year.

Check for application notifications in January and June.
Form a team of five students, ensuring at least three have a life sciences background.
Prepare and submit a Concept Note to the Kerala Biotechnology Commission.
Attend a workshop if shortlisted, focusing on entrepreneurship skills.
Develop a detailed business plan based on workshop learnings within three weeks.
Present the business plan to a panel of experts for evaluation.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Identity proof of applicant
Endorsement certificate
Educational certificates
Proposed Business Plan
Summary of proposed research work
Consent letter
Certificate from head of the institution
Any other document, if required

Frequently asked questions

What is the Biotechnology Young Entrepreneur Award?

It is a program designed to promote the commercialization of bioscience ideas among postgraduate students in Biotechnology through an annual competition.

Who implements the Biotechnology Young Entrepreneur Award?

The program is implemented by the Kerala Biotechnology Commission under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment.

What are the eligibility criteria for applicants?

Applicants must be students in postgraduate or doctoral programs in Biotechnology or related fields from Kerala institutions.

What is the prize money for the winning teams?

The first prize is ₹1,00,000, with additional prizes of ₹50,000 and ₹25,000 for the second and third places, respectively.

How many members should be in a team?

Each team must consist of five students, with at least three members from a life sciences background.

What types of proposals are accepted?

Proposals should focus on the commercialization of products or services in core biotechnology areas such as agriculture, bio-energy, and medical diagnostics.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.