Call for Proposal by IUSSTF - Grant of ₹1 crore for anyone - International opportunity

Call for Proosal by IUSSTF

Through a competitive grants program, the USISTEF selects and supports promising joint U.S.-India technology innovation and entrepreneurial initiatives that are commercially viable and socially relevant. These joint initiatives can originate from U.S. and Indian entities including startups, government, academic, or commercial endeavors, and any combination thereof provided they focus on applied R&D, incorporate a business plan and proof of commercial concept, and have significant sustainable commercial potential.

Eligibility

  • A successful proposal must have:
    • One Indian and One U.S. Partner for the complete duration of project.
    • At least one of the partners must be an entrepreneurial entity (preferably a small or medium-scale enterprise) and the team may include any combination of the following:
      • Incorporated companies including start-ups; or
      • Non-incorporated entities; or
      • Academic, governmental and non-governmental research institutions or their consortia
  • Subsidiaries/spin-offs of one partner in the other country are not eligible to apply.
Tenure of Program: 2 years (24 months)

How to apply

  • Candidate need to submit a proposal.
  • A candidate loooking for partner can use IUSSTF Partner Search to search for suitable Partner.
  • If one of the partners is an academic institution/government entity/research institution, an NOC (no-objection certificate) approving the participation of the Principal Investigator in the project must be submitted at the time of the application.
  • The relationship between the U.S. and Indian partners must be clearly defined, including ownership of intellectual property rights for the technology proposed to be developed and commercialized.
  •  A formal, signed “Partnership Agreement” must be submitted once the team is shortlisted for further review.
  • Candidate need to submit their application in one of the themes given.
  • The call will fund joint development and commercialization of Advanced Materials and Critical Minerals supporting the requirements of at least one of the following fields:
    • Quantum computing and communication
    • Cybersecurity / secured communication
    • Semiconductor fabrication/design/assembly/testing
    • AI systems (GPUs)
    • Biomanufacturing (biomaterials)
    • New energy security solutions

Selection Process

  • The application includes the requirement of approval by the Lead Partners. 
  • Candidate is advised to  ensure that they keep enough time to submit the application. 
  • Once candidate submit the application, a mail will be sent out to the other Lead Partner to examine and approve the application. Only after approval by both Leads, it will be accepted for evaluation.
  • Shortlisted candidates will have to sign a terms and agreement document.
Perks of the fellowship
Grant of ₹1 Crore ($1,15,600) for 2 years


Last Date to submit; 25 April 2025

Direct Apply link: Apply here

IUSSTF Partner Search: Search here

No Objection Certificate:  Download here

Bio-Sketch Form: Download here

Terms and Agreement: Download here

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