KERALA STATE COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Introduction
Technology Development and Adaptation Programme (TDAP) is instituted by KSCSTE to provide catalytic support for developing innovative and need-based technologies, upgradation of existing technologies, resulting in a product and preferably ending with demonstration in commercial environment. Based on the recommendations of the Technical Committee for TDAP (TC-TDAP), maximum financial grant up to Rs.25 lakhs will be provided for the selected projects for duration of 2 years.

Procedure for Application
Project Proposals will be invited through notification in the website.

Features

  • Maximum financial grant of Rs.25 lakhs is provided for the sanctioned projects for a maximum duration of 2 years.
  • Selection of Projects for funding is made by the Technical Committee for TDAP (TC-TDAP)
  • Principal Investigators of the Projects are attached to a Tie –up Institution and the financial grant is released through the Tie –Up Institution.

Eligibility
Individual innovators (The applicant should possess a professional degree. He/ She should possess a Diploma or Degree in Engineering or equivalent. Those who are studying for professional technical courses (engineering streams) can also apply. Prior experience in developing innovative projects will be an added advantage.)

Scientists/ Researchers from Research Organizations/ Academic Institutions/ Non-Governmental Organizations who are involved in technology product development

Medical Professionals who are involved in the development of medical devices and aids. In cases where the PI is a medical professional, the Co-PI shall compulsorily be a faculty of an engineering institution or a scientist of an R&D institute and the tie-up institution shall be either an engineering college or an R&D institute.

Contact

Dr. Sherin B. M.
Scientist
KSCSTE, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom,
Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004.
Tel: 0471–2548230
E-mail: sherin.kscste@kerala.gov.in

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