##### 4. WHOCANAPPLY

The proposals are to be led by Faculties of recognized universities and academic institutions, scientists working in National and State Laboratories, R&Dinstitutionsand Research organizations recognized by DSIR individually or in consortium. Genuine and meaningful participation of industry/organization having capability in the area and have potential to commercialize the developed technology is desirable.

Eligibility: proposals have to be submitted in the institute - industry / user partnership only. The Eligibility: proposals have to be submitted in the institute - industry / user partnership only. The proposals are to be led by faculties/ scientists working in regular position in recognized academic institutions, public funded R&DInstitution/Laboratories, DSIR recognized SIRO organization in partnership with other academic/ R&D organisation, state line departments, S&T based voluntary organisation, etc. Participation of industries/ start-ups and industry association is strongly recommended. The role of industry in the proposal should be tangible and it should show interest in promoting or encouraging the developed technology. The company/industry has to be willing to contribute in the form of industry attributabletechnical inputs and resources in kind. Cash contribution will be added advantage.

Project to 5 crores for the credible scale prototype / Facility / demonstration system. The cost of Project to 5 crores for the credible scale prototype / Facility / demonstration system. The cost of Cost: instrumentation research, testing and characterization equipment used in labs should not exceed 30% of project cost. Theplant and fabrication cost is not covered in this 30% ceiling. However, if the proposal have novelty and merit, justified higher cost may also be considered

###### Project 3 years. Project 3 years. duration:

- 5. - 45 days from the date of release/uploading of the Call. Call Duration

##### 6. SPECTRUMOFACTIVITIES SUPPORTED

The spectrum of activities focuses on translational research to convert available know-how to useful products/processes etc. It also includes applied research aimedthe performance enhancement of existing systems. The applicants are advised to indicate TRL level at the beginning and end of the project.

Disclaimer: given are not prioritized and are the suggestions received from stakeholders. Submissions Disclaimer: given are not prioritized and are the suggestions received from stakeholders. Submissions of the project proposal on these topics do not indicate preferential treatment or otherwise. The onus or establishing need and demand of the research convincingly rest on proposal through supportive facts and data. Any other topic which could provide solution for the area through technological innovations can also be proposed. The interdisciplinary and transformative R&D proposals leading to development of efficient system that could be adopted in the real field/industry utilization would be preferred. Proposal on fundamental science,material science etc. would not be acceptable under the call. The scientific outcomeof the proposal should have clear connection with application in industrial/ societal application.

##### 7. PROJECT FORMULATION GUIDELINES

The proposals should clearly define the objectives and list the deliverables and thesedeliverables should include a target performance; how their proposed process/ product/system stands in comparison to comparable national and international ones in terms of performance and projected cost. The CVof the project investigators should be brief and highlight their competence and experience related to the proposed project area. Consortia may be formed wherever required by clearly explaining the need for forming the consortia and the roles and responsibilities of each partner. The industry partner should have proven standing and R&D capabilityin the area related areas and should exhibit the potential to commercialize the products / systems