Department of Biotechnology (DBT) & Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Launch a Call for Proposals on Bio-AI for Establishing Hubs under BioE3 Policy for Biomanufacturing
In a move marking the beginning of a new chapter in the biotech landscape, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the BIRAC, a joint research initiative led by the Union Cabinet, have announced a significant call for proposals. This endeavor aims to establish Bio-AI hubs under the BioE3 policy, which emphasizes fostering high-performance biomanufacturing across health, agriculture, and environment.
The Letter of Intent (LoI) for Bio-AI is uniquely designed to leverage AI in Biology to address critical biological challenges. The LoI invites proposals from multi-disciplinary teams with expertise in synthetic biology, AI/ML, and computation, addressing problems in biomolecular design, sustainable agriculture, synthetic biology, Ayurveda, and genome diagnostics.
The problem statements will focus on data-driven, cutting-edge research initiatives for projected outcomes inूलांकुर hubs across health, agriculture, and environment.
BIRAC’s role is to support innovative solutions by bringing together experts in biotechnology, AI, and interdisciplinary research to drive transformative changes.
The announcement underscores the growing importance of integrating AI into traditional biotech fields to address complex challenges, such as sustainable agriculture, synthetic biology, and Ayurveda. This initiative aims to create cutting-edge research hubs that will benefit global industries, from pharma to manufacturing.
By partnering with DBT and BIRAC, researchers can leverage advanced technologies to improve efficiency and sustainability in biomanufacturing. This move aligns with the Union Cabinet’s commitment to fostering high-performance biomanufacturing under the BioE3 policy.
For more details or to join the call for proposals, interested teams should contact the DBT and BIRAC at their official platforms.
Key Points:
- Integration of AI in Biology for biomanufacturing
- Bio-AI hubs under the BioE3 policy
- Collaboration between DBT and BIRAC
- Focus on data-driven research
- Target areas: health, agriculture, environment