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KSCSTE Biotechnology Young Entrepreneur Award (BYE) 2022

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Eligibility

Students pursuing Postgraduate programmes (including integrated PG degree programmes), doctoral degree, B.E. or B.Tech. degree in Biotechnology or in the area of Life Sciences related to Biotechnology

Region

India

Award

A cash price of up to INR 1,00,000 (one-time)

Deadline

Closed

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About The Program

KSCSTE Biotechnology Young Entrepreneur Award (BYE) 2022 is an opportunity offered by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology, and Environment (KSCSTE) to students who are pursuing postgraduate programmes (including integrated PG degree programmes), doctoral degree, B.E. or B.Tech. degree in Biotechnology or in the area of Life Sciences related to biotechnology (Bioinformatics/ Molecular biology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Genetics and/or related subjects) from universities/Institutes in Kerala. The selected winners will receive a cash prize of up to INR 1,00,000.

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible, an applicant must - 

  • be pursuing postgraduate programmes (including integrated PG degree programmes)/ doctoral degree/ B.E. or B.Tech. degree in Biotechnology or in the area of Life Sciences related to Biotechnology (Bioinformatics/ Molecular biology/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Genetics and/or related subjects) from universities/Institutes in Kerala
Benefits

The selected winners will receive a cash prize in the following way - 

  • First prize - INR 1,00,000
  • Second prize - INR 50,000
  • Third prize - INR 25,000

The awardees will also be encouraged to establish start-ups through facilitation and support after evaluation and recommendation by an expert committee

How can you apply?

Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship by following the below-mentioned steps - 
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details to register. (Note - If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email Id.)
Step 3: Navigate to 'Downloads' and click on it to download the application form.
Step 4: Fill in the required details, attach the required documents and send it to the following address - 

Advisor, Kerala Biotechnology Commission Kerala State Council for Science, 
Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Sasthra Bhavan, 
Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004 
Telephone Number - (0471) 2548406, 2548259 
Email Id - kbc.kscste@kerala.gov.in

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Important Dates

Application Deadline - 31st January 2023

 

Note - Applications are invited twice every year during January and June.

Selection Criteria

The teams will be selected based on the following criteria - 

  • An expert panel will evaluate the concept proposals and shortlist 15 teams.
  • These 15 teams will attend a high-quality entrepreneurship workshop of 3-4 days duration that will familiarize them with matters related to starting a business venture like Business Plans, IP & Patenting Strategies, Raising Finance, Business Strategies and HR Practices and other aspects of entrepreneurship development.
  • After the workshop, each team may go back, consult among themselves and with their mentor and will develop a business plan based on their concept and learning experience from the workshop within 3 weeks after the workshop.
  • Each team then will have to make a presentation to a panel of experts. The panel will evaluate each of the business plans and identify three winning teams.
Important documents
Application FormGuidelines
Contact Details

Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, 
Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004 
Telephone Number - (0471) 2548406, 2548259 
Email Id - kbc.kscste@kerala.gov.in

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