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News: Applications are invited for the Bharat Life Sciences Award (BLSA) 2026 to recognise excellence in scientific research, innovation, and public health impact across India’s life sciences ecosystem.

About Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026

Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026
Source: Business Standard
About
  • It is an award to recognise excellence in scientific research, innovation, and public health impact across India’s life sciences ecosystem.
  • The inaugural edition of the Award will be held on 1 October 2026 in New Delhi,
Organized by
AimIt aims to honour outstanding contributions and enable the advancement of impactful research and innovation in the country.
Eligibility
  • It is open to eligible researchers, interdisciplinary teams, academic and research institutions, hospitals, startups, industry R&D organisations, public health institutions, and ecosystem leaders working in the life sciences and healthcare ecosystem.
  • Government officials and public servants may participate in the Award, subject to applicable conflict-of-interest and anti-corruption requirements.
    • They are not eligible to receive any Grant under the grant-eligible categories.

  • The Award is open only to Indian citizens and organisations registered in India, subject to the eligibility criteria of the respective Award categories.

Categories of the Awards
  • The Award includes categories for both individuals and organisations.
  • The Award comprises six honours across five categories, covering:
    • Ramanujan Arogya Udaan Samman in the category of Individual Excellence – Young Scientist Award
    • Charaka Arogya Samman in the category of Collaborative Innovation – Innovation for Unmet Patient Needs
    • Sushruta Arogya Samman in the category of Collaborative Innovation – Translational and Clinical Advancement
    • Nalanda Arogya Vigyan Samman in the category of Institute of Scientific Excellence
    • Jivaka Arogya Navpravartan Gaurav in the category of Startups Innovator in Healthcare/Life Sciences
    • Sarabhai Arogya Drishti Gaurav in the category of Promoting Scientific Ecosystem in India
  • While four categories carry grant support, two categories, Startups Innovator in Healthcare/Life Sciences and  Promoting Scientific Ecosystem in India, recognise outstanding contributions to innovation and ecosystem building.
  • Applicants may apply under multiple categories, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements of each category and submitting separate applications for each category.
Governed by
  • It is governed by an independent, trans-sectoral jury comprising eminent leaders from science, healthcare, academia, policy, and industry.
  • Grant Thornton Bharat serves as the independent Process Advisor to ensure transparency and adherence to robust evaluation standards.
Grant for the winnerThe award is backed by Rs. 7 crore in grant support.

About the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry

  • FICCI is the largest and oldest apex business organisation in India.
  • Establishment: It is a non-government, not-for-profit organisation established in 1927. 
  • Members:  It involves private and public sector companies, multinational firms, and regional chambers of commerce across India, reaching over 250,000 companies.
  • FICCI provides a platform for networking and consensus building within and across sectors and is the first port of call for Indian industry, policy makers and the international business community.
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