GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(https://dst.gov.in)

Call for Project Proposals under Technology Development Programme (TDP)

The Department of Science & Technology (DST) plays a pivotal role in promotion of science & technology in the
country. The Department has wide ranging activities ranging from promoting high end basic research and
development of cutting-edge technologies on one hand to service the technological requirements of the common
man through development of appropriate skills and technologies on the other. Through an umbrella scheme of
Innovation Technology Development and Deployment, the Department under its Technology Development
Programme (TDP) has been promoting and supporting activities related to indigenous development of
innovative technologies in identified areas. During recent past, DST has supported the development of
technologies at various R&D laboratories/ institutions. This has resulted in development and deployment of
technologies.

One of the key objectives of the Department of Science & Technology is to promote technology development in
various fields. The Department has been supporting Technology development projects which include materials,
devices and processes. The Programme supports activities aimed at developing technologies both in the
advanced/emerging areas and in traditional sectors/areas. Under the Programme, feasibility of fresh ideas/
concepts is also assessed for their potential conversion into useful technology/product.

A New Call for Proposal is planned to invite proposals from scientists/engineers/technologists working in
academic institutions/R&D institutions/laboratories having adequate infrastructure/ facilities to carry out
Technology Development work/prototype building. Financial support will be provided for indigenous
development of innovative technologies in identified areas.
DST invites R & D proposals in the following areas for financial support:
1. Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT)
2. Waste Management Technologies (WMT)
3. Biomedical Device and Technology Development Programme (BDTD)
4. Technology Development Programme (TDP)
5. Therapeutic Chemicals (TC)
Eligibility criteria:
1. Proposals must be submitted using ONLINE portal (https://onlinedst.gov.in/) only by
Scientists/Engineers/ Technologists working in Universities and other Academic institutions; R&D
institutions/ Laboratories having adequate infrastructure and facilities to carry out R&D work. PIs may
submit the proposal under the division of “Technology Development and Transfer” after registration on
portal or using their already registered IDs.
2. The project proposal will be reviewed only if the PI has completed proof of concept. The proposals falling
under TRL 3 to 6 [TRL 3 – Experimental proof of concept, TRL 4 – Technology validation in lab, TRL 5–
Technology validation in relevant environment, TRL 6 – Technology demonstrated in relevant
environment] are only to be submitted. The fundamental R&D proposals will not be supported under this
call.
3. It is mandatory to demonstrate lab prototype to become eligible for consideration under this call.

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4. The PI or groups already having ongoing projects under any of the AMT, WMT, BDTD, TDP, and TC programs
of DST may apply only if six months or less are due for the completion of the project.
5. For submitting application under the program area of Biomedical Device and Technology Development
Programme (BDTD), a clinician should be involved with investigating team as Co-PI.
POINTS TO BE KEPT IN MIND WHILE SUBMITTING PROJECT PROPOSALS

1. Financial support is provided only for temporary staff salaries, equipment (if necessary, and not available
with PI’s Institute, and specific to project requirement), consumables, domestic travel and other
miscellaneous items. No support is provided towards basic infrastructure, buildings and
International travel.
2. The investigators/ R&D Group must have adequate experience and expertise in the relevant area of
proposal. The proposals should be based on innovative technologies/ ideas. Proposals should have specific,
concrete, quantifiable objectives/deliverables. Results of ongoing and completed projects of the PI must be
reflected while the formulating new proposals.
3. Co-PI from host institute is mandatory.
4. The technology demonstration plan should be clearly spelled out with achievable milestones, timelines,
justifiable budget requirement, and engagement with prospective technology transfer partners or
technology transfer facilitating bodies.
5. It is envisaged that the end product of development shall be transferred to industries/suitable stakeholders
for technology implementation. Hence, project should be proposed with appropriate industry/suitable
stakeholder participation, clearly stating the technical as well as financial terms of participation.
6. No financial support will be provided to industry. An endorsement letter from the participating
industry/stakeholder with a detailed breakup of their contribution for the proposed project has to be
submitted.
7. Fund support under non-recurring grant for the required equipment will be given only if the same
or similar facility is not available in the PI’s institution or nearby institutions.
8. A PI can submit only one proposal against this DST-TDP Call. Submission of more than one proposal from
a PI would be liable for disqualification.
9. It is desirable to have the contribution of the host institution/grantee institution for the capital cost of the
project.
10. The quarterly deliverables should be clearly mentioned in the proposal in the form of a Gantt chart/ matrix.
11. The projects should be time-bound normally for duration of 2-3 years depending upon the
device/technology to be developed.
12. Implementation of the projects will be monitored regularly through Progress Reports, Audited Financial
Statements and Committee of Experts in Group review meetings and onsite review as well.
13. The CoEs will be supported for period of five years. The Centers will be evaluated after three years for
continuity and will be further extended for two years depending upon their performance.
14. Maximum two CoEs will be established under each thrust area. CoE should be multi-institutional and
collate the strength of partner institutes. Industry(ies) participation and contribution is mandatory for CoE
applications.
15. Interested Institutes may submit the concept note/ full proposal of CoE within the duration of the call.

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For any queries related to this call, please feel free to write to
Dr. Akhilesh Mishra (TDP, & BDTD)
Scientist ‘E’
Technology Development & Transfer Division
Department of Science & Technology
Ministry of Science & Technology
Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi – 110 016
(Tel: 011 -26590 254)
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Krishna Kanth Pulicherla(AMT, WMT, & TC)

Scientist ‘E’
Technology Development & Transfer Division
Department of Science & Technology
Ministry of Science & Technology
Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi – 110 016
(Tel: 011-26590 493)
Email: [email protected]

Shri Pramod S
Scientist ‘C’
Technology Development & Transfer Division
Department of Science & Technology
Ministry of Science & Technology
Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi – 110 016
(Tel: 011-26590 219)
Email: [email protected],

and

Dr. Dileep Krishna Mathi

Scientist ‘C’
Technology Development & Transfer Division
Department of Science & Technology
Ministry of Science & Technology
Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi – 110 016
(Tel: 011- 29512 324)
Email: [email protected]

Last Date and Time of Submission: 30.06.2023, 5.00 P.M

(Note: Please complete the online submission of proposal well in advance to avoid last day rush)
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