Introduction

The Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) offers Small Immediate Need Grants to foster Indo-German collaborations in science and technology. These grants support seed funding for joint initiatives with the potential for long-term impact. The program aims to bridge the gap for quick assistance in ad-hoc opportunities, promoting innovation and technology development.

The program encourages proposals focusing on joint activities, innovation, technology demonstration, and industrial R&D, with a particular emphasis on involving industrial sectors.

Scope of Work

The grants support seed/modest funding for proposals focusing on joint initiatives with potential for long-term collaboration. This includes joint activities towards innovation, rapid prototyping, technology demonstration, or industrial R&D. Individual proposals with high potential for industrial sector involvement are also encouraged.

The program also supports utilizing scientific events to explore avenues for bilateral cooperation and activities related to technology demonstration, new concepts enhancing networking or collaboration, and conducting joint experiments.

Eligibility

Individuals or groups from industry, academic, and research institutions are eligible to apply. Members/participants in any IGSTC programs, including workshops, are also eligible. The program is open to the EAR community from ongoing inter-institutional MoUs between India and Germany.

Personnel from the industry with specific requirements in applied research, technology development, and entrepreneurship can apply. The age limit is below 55 years.

Budget and Duration

Funding support is up to ₹ 9 lakhs (€ 10000) per proposal. The duration of the projects is not explicitly specified in the provided text.

Additional Information

Applicable categories include joint patent applications, developing prototypes based on joint patents, seed funding for innovative ideas, grants for initiating basic joint experiments, support for utilizing lab facilities, and support for visiting fellows.

Other eligible activities include registration costs for international conferences (only upon paper acceptance), technology demonstration, and partial support for event organization/participation.

Key Dates

Applications are accepted throughout the year. Results are intimated approximately within 8 weeks of submission.

Application Process

Applications are submitted online. For queries, contact sing@igstc.org.

Contact Information

For queries, contact sing@igstc.org.

For More funding Opportunities, Visit Global Funding Opportunities.