India-UK Collaborative R&D for Industrial Sustainability 2024 [Last Date: 12/02/2025]

Call Type: A strong and deliverable business plan that addresses and documents, market potential and needs, sound, practical financial plans and timelines, good value for money which will always be a consideration in Innovate UK and Department of Science and Technology funding decisions, a clear, evidence-based plan to deliver significant economic impact, return on investment (ROI) and growth through commercialisation, as soon as possible after project completion, considerable potential to significantly benefit the UK and India economy, the benefits of participants from the countries working together and how this adds value, a clear definition of where intellectual property (IP) can be used and shared between the participants and countries, a clear route to exploitation or commercialisation. 

Areas: The aim of this competition is to fund business led, collaborative research and development (CR&D) projects focused in the area of Net Zero Technologies, for innovative proposals developed between the UK and India. 

Submission Window: Monday, November 25, 2024 to Wednesday, February 12, 2025 

Project Duration: Start by 1 September 2025, End by 29 February 2027, Last between 6 and 18 months Financial Support : TDB on behalf of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, will fund the successful projects, for a total project funding as “Royalty Based Conditional Grant” for Indian applicants to a maximum of INR 150 lakhs per project or 50% of the Indian Project cost, whichever is lower. 

Call details and application Link: https://tdb.gov.in/india-uk-collaborative-rd-industrial-sustainability