Faculty Innovation & Startup Traction (FIST) Program | BITS BioCyTiH Foundation (BBF)
FIST offers crucial support for translational research that revolves around advanced technology and market-ready products. Its primary aim is to expedite the transformation of academic research into viable commercial products and technologies. These translational initiatives may either focus on Bio-CPS or incorporate a strategy to seamlessly integrate a Bio-CPS component into the project for value enhancement. All these efforts are geared towards effectively addressing significant technical and financial challenges within the healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sectors.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must hold a regular position within an academic institute(recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC))or a government research establishment (ISRO, CSIR, ICAR, IARI, DRDO, etc ).The Principal Investigator (PI) should have the necessary access to labs (for research, testing, fabrication, etc.) to conduct the proposed translational project.