TNE Grants with India 2026–27 provide funding for UK-India partnerships to develop and launch new transnational education courses and degree programmes in emerging areas. Administered through the British Council’s Going Global Partnerships programme, the grants aim to enhance academia-industry engagement, strengthen UK-India higher education collaboration, and create more opportunities for young people in emerging disciplines.

Overview

The grants support projects that contribute directly to a strong pipeline of TNE courses and degree programmes. The call is designed for innovative, interdisciplinary, and high-impact transnational education initiatives. Projects must involve three-way partnerships between one or more UK institutions, Indian institutions, and industry partners from either the UK or India.

Funding and Benefits

• Grant amount: £30,000
• Project period: 17 months, starting 30 September 2026

Eligibility

UK institution: Higher education providers with degree awarding powers.

Indian institution: Government or privately funded higher education institutes recognised by the state or central governments and its institutions, such as UGC, AICTE, or any other competent body in India. Indian institutes of eminence and Indian institutes of national importance are encouraged to apply.

Industry partner: For-profit or commercial organisations, including micro, small, medium and large enterprises, that are compliant with local laws.

Research Areas

The call supports the development and launch of courses and degree programmes in the following areas:

• AI and Machine Learning and Quantum Computing
• Genomics and Proteomics CRISPR based Therapies
• Sustainable Energy – Technology Transition / Climate Change
• Synthetic Biology / Neurotechnology
• Circular economy-based research
• Advanced Engineering / Robotics / Space Technologies
• Semi-Conductor Technologies
• Critical Minerals / Geological and Earth Sciences

Application Process

All applications must be submitted via the online grant platform at https://goingglobalpartnerships.grantplatform.com/. Applicants must use the form titled “Going Global Partnerships – India - TNE Grants 2026”. Registration on the platform is required. Supporting documentation, including an offline sample of the application form, application guidance, frequently asked questions, and a sample grant agreement, is available for download from the British Council India website.

Deadline and Timeline

• Clarification deadline: Thursday 28 July 2026
• Submission deadline: Wednesday 5 August 2026, 11:59 a.m. BST

Contact Information

For any questions, contact goingglobalindia@britishcouncil.org.

Further details are available on the British Council India website.