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A.P.J.Abdul Kalam Youth Challenge Programme

Introduction
This programme targets the youth in the State for taking up challenges in specialized areas which are relevant to the State. Any youth below 30 years of age and a permanent resident of Kerala can apply. Challenge areas will be identified and posted before the youth. Youth can submit proposals on these areas only through the portal. Generally up to 10 best proposals will be provided maximum ₹5 lakhs grant for developing the prototype/working model. After proto development, the best Innovation among them will be awarded with ₹ 50 lakhs, along with technical support/guidance in developing the technology based on the proposal.

Procedure for Application
Project Proposals will be invited through notification in the website, once in a year, generally during January. Applicants can submit the proposals and relevant documents only in the portal www.ycpkerala.org.

Features

  • Proposals under the Programme will be invited. Applicants can submit the proposals and relevant documents only in the portal www.ycpkerala.org.
  • National level Advisory Committee comprising eminent Scientists/Personalities for identifying the challenge areas, for selecting the proposals for proto development and the winner of the Challenge.
  • Financial assistance of maximum Rs.5 lakhs for prototype/ working model development for the selected proposals. Duration of proto development is 1 year.
  • Applicants of selected proposals are attached to Tie up Institutions for developing the prototype.
  • Best innovation among the prototypes/working models will be provided maximum Rs.50 lakhs along with technical support and guidance in developing the technology based on the proposal.

Eligibility
Any youth below 30 years of age
Permanent Resident of Kerala.
Educational Qualification not a barrier.

Contact
Scientist in Charge
A.P.J.Abdul Kalam Youth Challenge Programme
KSCSTE, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom,
Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004.
Tel: 0471–2543231,
E-mail: tdpmd.kscste@kerala.gov.in
Website: www.ycpkerala.org

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  • Terms and Conditions
  • Format of Statement of Expenditure & Utilization Certificate
  • Format of Quarterly Progress Report and Half yearly Report
  • Project Completion Report
  • Asset Transfer Certificate

 

Intellectual Property Rights Information Centre – Kerala (IPRICK)

Introduction
Intellectual Property Rights Information Centre Kerala (IPRIC-K)’ established vide Govt. Order (No.5/2018/S&TD, dated 29.11.2018) is the Nodal Agency of the Kerala State for all the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) related services and matters. IPRIC-Kis the Advisory Centre for Government of Kerala on all the IPR related matters.  IPRIC-Kcaters to the various IP needs of Scientists, Researchers, Academicians, Professionals, Industrialists, Entrepreneurs, R&D/Academic Institutions, Organizations, Govt./University Department, Startups, Policy makers, Grass root Innovators, etc, in the State.  IPRIC-Khas been in the forefront in creating awareness about IPR in the State. The activities of the Centre encompass assisting individual Inventors/ Institutions/Organizations/Departments/Startups/ MSMEs in protecting their inventions and creative works through appropriate form of IPR, inculcating IPR culture among the scientific community, providing advice and technical inputs to State Government on IPR related issues, framing Govt. policies/rules on IPR matters, etc.  All Departments, Organizations, Institutions, Enterprises in the State can approach IPRIC-Kfor advices/services on IPR related matters.  The ultimate goal of IPRIC-Kis to increase the IP output of the State.

Procedure for Application
Applications for Financial/Technical assistance for conducting IPR awareness programmes will be invited through notification in the website.  Applications for Prior art search (Patent Facilitation Forms) can be submitted round the year.

Features

  • Technical and Financial support to R&D/ Academic Institutions, Organizations, Govt./University Departments, well established Non-Governmental Organizations, Professional Bodies, etc, for conducting Seminars/Workshops/Conferences on IPR. Maximum financial assistance of Rs.50,000/- (one day Programme) and Rs.75,000/- (two day Programme).
  • Technical and Legal support for filing Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, Geographical Indications, etc, through the empanelled IP Firms of KSCSTE/ Patent Facilitating Centre – TIFAC, New Delhi.
  • Technical, Legal and Financial support to financially backward grass root innovators for drafting and filing their patent application through the empanelled IP Firms, as per the IPR policy of KSCSTE.
  • In house prior art search to determine the patentability status of inventions, free of cost.
  • In house free of cost trademark search facility to check whether the proposed trademark is new.
  • Guidance to the innovators/creators for protecting their intellectual properties.
  • Selection of Institutions for conducting IPR programmes through application screening and recommendations of Expert Committee.

Eligibility
Technical/Financial Assistance for conducting IPR Awareness Programmes: Faculty members of University Departments/ Educational Institutions, Scientists/ Officials of R&D/Scientific Institutions, Govt. Officials, Officials of NGO’s/ Professional Bodies.

Technical Assistance for filing Patents: Any individual Inventor/Institution/Organization/ University.

Contact
Dr. Binuja Thomas
Nodal Officer,
Intellectual Property Rights Information Centre – Kerala (IPRICK),
KSCSTE, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom,
Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004.
Tel: 0471 – 2548211, 2543234, 2548315, 2548312
E-mail: iprickerala@gmail.com
Website: www.patentcentre.kerala.gov.in

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Rural Innovators Meet (RIM)

Introduction
Rural Innovators Meet (RIM) is an annual programme of innovators for encouraging and promoting the unorganized rural and grass root innovators engaged in the development of rural technologies. Rural technologies are technologies developed by/ arising from the rural sector or has direct applications to the rural sector, which can be upgraded and perfected for wider applications and employment generations in the rural sector. The programme provides a platform for the rural innovators to exhibit/demonstrate their innovations/products and also to interact with the Scientists and fellow innovators. During the programme, innovators are given technical inputs on various issues including marketing methods/techniques, IPR issues, micro financing, etc. They are also given opportunity to discuss their problems and challenged with the experts. Attractive prizes are given to the best innovations contested in RIM.

Procedure for Application
Applications for participation in RIM are invited through notificationin the website once in a year, generally during July. Grass root Innovators, Individuals and Students can submit the applications. Projects selected by the Screening Committee can be exhibited in RIM.

Features

  • Rural Innovations Awards are given to the best projects contested in RIM.
  • Special Awards, prizes are also given to the best projects from Engineering students.
  • Selection of projects under the ‘Contest’ category of RIM will be made by the Screening Committee.
  • Provides platform for providing S&T inputs to the innovators to understand marketing methods, IPR issues, micro financing, technology transfer, etc.
  • Provides an Opportunity for the rural people and students to understand the rural innovations and interact with rural innovators.

Eligibility
Grass root Innovators, Individuals and Students can apply.

Contact
Scientist in Charge
Rural Innovators Meet (RIM)
KSCSTE, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom,
Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004.
Tel: 0471–2548299
E-mail:
Website: www.kscste.kerala.gov.in

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Rural Technology Programme (RTP)

Introduction
Rural technologies are technologies developed by/ arising from the rural sector or has direct applications to the rural sector, which can be upgraded and perfected for wider applications and employment generations in the rural sector. The scheme Rural Technology Programme is instituted to encourage and promote rural and grass root innovations by providing financial assistance and technical support to develop traditional/rural technologies or upgrade the existing technologies so that it could be perfected for wider applications and employment generations and to reduce the drudgery of the rural households. This scheme supports the grass root innovators in developing and perfecting their innovative ideas in rural technology sector. Based on the recommendations of the Technical Committee for RTP (TC-RTP), maximum financial grant up to Rs. 4 lakhs will be provided for the 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.4 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 RTP (TC-RTP).
  • Principal Investigators of the Projects are attached to a Tie –up Institution and the financial grant is released through the Tie –Up Institution.
  • Tie-up Institutions are eligible for institutional overhead charges limiting to 10% of total project cost.

Eligibility

  • Grass root innovators and Individuals.
  • Faculty of Research Organizations/ Academic Institutions/ Non Governmental Organizations in this field.
  • Age and academic qualification is not a barrier to apply.

Contact
Scientist in Charge

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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Technology Development & Adaptation Programme (TDAP)

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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Technology Festival (TECHFEST)

Introduction
Technology Festival (TECHFEST), is an annual technical programme for encouraging and promoting the innovations from Engineering Students in the State. The Programme is a mega technological event which showcases the technological innovations/inventions developed by the Engineering Students in the State. The Programme provides an opportunity for the talented engineering students to exhibit/demonstrate their innovative products. Industry sponsored tech-fun events are also arranged as part of TECHFEST.

Procedure for Application
Applications for participation in TECHFEST are invited once in a year usually in August – October. Students can submit the applications in the prescribed format through the Head of the Institution. Selection of projects under the ‘Contest’ category and ‘Exhibition’ category of TECHFEST will be made by the Screening Committee.

Features

  • Attractive prizes are given to the best projects contested in TECHFEST.
  • Special Prizes are given to the best projects on selected tracks by Industries.

Eligibility
Individual/ Group of maximum 5 students from any Engineering College within the State of Kerala can apply for participation in TECHFEST. A teaching faculty of the Institution should be the guide for each innovative project.

Contact

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

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Engineering Support & Co-ordinated Research for Specially Talented children (ESCORT)

Introduction
KSCSTE has instituted this scheme, Engineering Support & Co-ordinated Research for Specially Talented children (ESCORT), to provide engineering and technological interventions to nurture and provide necessary support for the differentially abled children in Kerala.  Students with impairment are likely to have more problems and difficulties in sensory, cognitive and psychiatric areas and also suffering in physical strength and other health-related challenges. The scheme support projects to carryout research in the area of Technological Aspects in disability studies and provide necessary engineering oriented technical interventions to develop implements to aid and assist physically or mentally challenged children. Based on the recommendations of the Programme Advisory Committee (PAC), research grant will be provided to the selected projects for a maximum duration of 2 years.

Procedure for Application
Project Proposals will be invited through notification in the website of KSCSTE, once in a year. The Proposals can be submitted through online only on notification and during the active time. Proposals submitted in any other mode will not be considered and summarily rejected.

Features

  • Maximum research grant of Rs.10 lakh is provided for carrying out the research for a maximum duration of 2 years.
  • Grant will be given for specific projects to cover expenditure on Manpower, Consumables, Equipment, Travel & Contingencies.
  • The research grant for the implementation of the project is released through the Implementing/ Tie-up Institution.
  • Implementing/ Tie-up institution is eligible for an overhead @ 10% of total expenditure subject to a ceiling of Rs.50,000/-, on successful completion of the project and after the settlement of the SE&UC.

Eligibility

  • Scientists/ Researchers/Teachers from Academic Institutions (Universities, Colleges, Schools) in Kerala.
  • Non- Governmental Organizations/Self-financing Institutions in the Kerala State who are involved in Science & technology activities (should have a minimum of 3yeras registration under the Right of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016)
  • Medical Professionals in the Kerala State who are involved in the research & development of medical devices and aids.
  • Individual innovators (The applicant should possess a degree in Science/ Engineering or Diploma in Engineering in Kerala. Prior experience in developing innovative projects will be an added advantage)

Contact
KSCSTE, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom,
Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004.
Tel: 0471–2548214
Website: http://www.kscste.kerala.gov.in

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Engineering & Technology Programme (ETP)

Introduction
Engineering and Technology Programme (ETP) is a Research Support Programme of KSCSTE to encourage and promote high quality research in the emerging areas of Engineering and Technology by providing research grant for the implementation of such research projects. Faculties of Engineering Colleges and Scientists from Research Institutions/Research Laboratories can apply under the scheme. The scheme supports research projects in any of the identified domain themes/sub themes which will be notified from time to time. Based on the recommendations of the Programme Advisory Committee (PAC-ETP), maximum research grant of Rs.30 lakh will be provided to the selected projects for a maximum duration of 3 years.

Procedure for Application
Project Proposals will be invited through notification in the website of KSCSTE, once in a year. The Proposals can be submitted through online only on notification and during the active time. Proposals submitted in any other mode will not be considered and summarily rejected.

The Research proposals are to be submitted in two stages. In the first stage, only pre-proposals will be invited. The detailed proposals need to be submitted on intimation after the review and evaluation of the pre-proposals. The proposal should fit in to any of the following domain themes/sub themes, which will be notified from time to time.

Sl No Domain Themes Sub Themes
i. Natural Hazards: Mitigation & Management

 

 Drought, Floods, Landslides, Earthquake, Cyclone, Sea Erosion, Lightning, Spatial temporal dynamics of climatic parameters, Carbon Sequestration, Mitigation of climate changes
ii Water Resources Conservation and Management Water Quality, Wetlands, Studies on water relations to forests
iii. Advanced Methods of Waste Management Solids & Liquids Waste Treatment and Disposal
iv. E-mobility and High-Speed Transportation Systems Biofuel, Fuel cell, Solar energy, Energy Storage
v. Health Sector & Biotechnological Developments

 

 Epidemiological Studies, Development of Medical devices, Standardisation of Ayurvedic Medicines and Traditional Knowledge, Vaccine & Drug Development, Viral Studies, Nutraceuticals, Disease Diagnostic kit Development, Vector borne diseases, Translational research, Medical Biotechnology
vi. Resource Mapping & Management Biodiversity Conservation, Value Addition of Heavy Minerals, Wood Technology
vii. Agriculture

 

 Development of Improved & High Yield Varieties, New IOT based irrigation Technologies, Integrated Pest Management, Precision Agriculture, Micronutrient Development, Modern Harvesting Technologies, Post Harvest Technologies, Land use land cover dynamics, Climate change resilient crops
viii. Data Science Spatial decision support systems, MIS, Expert systems, Geo-informatics, Bigdata with AI, Machine Learning
ix. Solution Oriented Research for Location Specific Problems of Kerala State. River bank stabilization, Salinity ingression, radiation issues, implication of large scale sand mining, groundwater status
x. Other relevant Themes

 

 Biological invasions,  Natural capital accounting, Devices based on Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems and Nano Technologies, Higher Research in Mathematical Sciences, Veterinary science and fisheries

 Features

  • Maximum research grant of Rs.30 lakh is provided for carrying out the research for a maximum duration of 3 years.
  • Selection of projects for research grant is made in two stages

          Stage 1: Review and evaluation of pre-proposals by subject experts
          Stage 2: Review of detailed proposals by Reviewers followed by Evaluation by Programme                Advisory Committee (PAC- ETP)

The research grant for the implementation of the project is released through the Implementing Institution.

Implementing Institution is eligible for an overhead @ 10% of total expenditure subject to a ceiling of Rs.1 lakh, on successful completion of the project and after settlement of the SE & UC.

Eligibility

  • Principal Investigator (PI) shall be a regular Faculty of Research Centres/Scientists in R&D Institutions, Engineering Departments of Universities, Government/ Aided/ Govt. supported (cost sharing) Engineering Colleges in the Kerala State.
  • The PI shall have more than five years of service period left for superannuation at the time of submission of project proposal.
  • Ph.D. in Engineering is essential for the Principal Investigator (PI).
  • There shall be a Co-I from the same Institution of PI.
  • Co-Investigator (Co-I), shall be at least a Master’s Degree holder in the relevant research field.
  • There can be more than one Co-I for Inter-disciplinary research projects.
  • Only regular faculty can apply under the scheme as PI / Co-I.
  • Research Scholars/students cannot apply and cannot be included under the scheme.
  • In the case of research proposals from Centrally funded Institutions, it is desirable that there may be a State Institution as collaborator.
  • For interdisciplinary subjects, at least one of the Co-Investigators should be an Expert with commendable experience in the specialized filed of Engineering.

Contact

Scientist – in – Charge
Engineering & Technology Programme (ETP)
KSCSTE, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram
Tel: 0471–2548252, 2548315
email: etpstec@gmail.com

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