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
Last updated on August, 2026
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