Industrial Research and Development Promotion Program

Industrial Research and Development Promotion Program Latest News

Recently, the government announced relaxation for deep-tech startups to avail recognition under Department of Scientific and Industrial Research’s (DSIR) Industrial Research and Development Promotion Program.

About Industrial Research and Development Promotion Program

• It is a research and Development programme of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Govt. of India.
• Focus Area: Engineering Science, Environment Science, Natural and Applied sciences, Agricultural, Medical and Social sciences
• Funding Agency: Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Govt. of India
• Eligibility Criteria 
  • The applicant should be a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 or 2013.
  • The company shall be eligible for consideration only after the completion of three financial years after formation.
  • The applicant should have a regular source of income at least during the last two years.
  •  The companies seeking recognition for their in-house R&D units should be engaged in manufacture or production.
  • The R&D unit(s) should be located in non -residential areas.

Key Facts about the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research

• It was established in 1985.
• Nodal Ministry: It functions under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
• Mandate: It has a mandate to carry out the activities relating to indigenous technology promotion, development, utilization and transfer.
• Functions of Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
  • It focuses on the promotion, development, deployment, and transfer of indigenous technologies.
  • It actively collaborates with industry, academic institutions, research organizations, and government agencies to nurture a robust, innovation-led ecosystem.

Source: PIB

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