- i. The Consortium members of the Proposing Team (which include Principal Investigator (PI) and Associate Principal Investigators (APIs) should:
- ▪ regular positions, relevant academic credentials and research expertise in the ▪ regular positions, relevant academic credentials and research expertise in the specific quantum area they propose to contribute
- ▪ a strong record of research publications/filed and granted patents/demonstration ▪ a strong record of research publications/filed and granted patents/demonstration of prototypes/proof of concept in the relevant Quantum Algorithm area, showcasing the PI's and API's contributions to knowledge creation and innovation
- ▪ collaborations with industries or startups, demonstrating an ability to bridge the ▪ collaborations with industries or startups, demonstrating an ability to bridge the gap between academia and practical applications of Quantum Technologies
- ▪ affiliated with reputed research and academic institutions that support their ▪ affiliated with reputed research and academic institutions that support their involvement in the proposed work
- ▪ commit significant part of time to the proposed work ▪ commit significant part of time to the proposed work
- ii. The Lead and Member Institutions (LI & MIs) of the Proposing Team, if Academic Institutions, should have a respectable National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking
- iii. The LI and MIs should possess the necessary infrastructure, laboratories, equipment and resources to support advanced research, experimentation, and collaboration within the given technology area.

##### 7 GENERALGUIDELINES/INSTRUCTIONS

- 1) The institutes of all PIs and APIs within the Proposing Team must provide support in the form of infrastructure, i.e., core facility and implementation structure, with a commitment to providing covered space as required for the proposed work.
- 2) Institutes should commit to free significant part of time of the PIs and APIs for the proposed work
- 3) Each Associate PI will furnish the Utilization Certificate (UC) and Statement of Expenditure (SE) to the PI. The PI will compile the documents and submit the consolidated UC&SE to the T-Hub.
- 4) The proposal submitted shall be consistent with the scope of work being undertaken vis-à-vis time duration and the budget proposed.

##### 8 INSTRUCTIONS ANDGUIDANCE FOR PREPARATION ANDSUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL

Following Instructions and Guidance for the Preparation and Submission of Proposals have been put in place to ensure clarity, coordination, and effective execution:

- 1) Proposal is to be submitted by the designated PI, adhering to the format provided in Annexure I.
- 2) The Proposing Team may consist of multiple Institutes / PIs joining together to carry out the proposed work.
- 3) Proposal should be submitted online through https://onlinedst.gov.in by the Head of the Institution.
- 4) The proposal should outline the roles and responsibilities of the PI and APIs.
- 5) The proposal must clearly define the Technology Development activities to be undertaken. Measurable milestones and well-defined timelines are essential components to be provided so as to ensure accountability, effective project management, and achievement of goals.