India’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the United States–India Science and Technology Endowment Fund (USISTEF) have announced a new call for proposals.
The initiative seeks to accelerate innovation, commercialization, and technology development through joint projects involving Indian and U.S. partners. Selected projects can receive funding support of up to ₹1.5 Crore (₹15 Million) for a period of up to 24 months.
To be eligible, proposals must include at least one Indian partner and one U.S. partner. Both partners must remain involved throughout the project duration.
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Thematic Areas
1. Critical Minerals and Supply Chain Resilience
Critical minerals play a crucial role in:
- Clean energy technologies
- Electric vehicles
- Advanced manufacturing
- Semiconductor production
- Strategic supply chains
Projects that improve extraction, processing, recycling, recovery, and supply chain resilience of critical minerals are encouraged.
2. Quantum Technologies
Quantum technology is expected to revolutionize:
- Advanced scientific research
- Quantum computing
- Quantum communication
- Quantum sensing
- Cybersecurity
Funding Support
Selected projects can receive:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Funding Amount | Up to ₹1.5 Crore (₹15 Million) |
| Approx. USD Equivalent | $165,000 |
| Project Duration | Up to 24 Months |
| Funding Agency | USISTEF |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Proposal Submission Deadline | 31 July 2026 |
| Funding Duration | Up to 24 Months |
Official Website: https://endowment.iusstf.org/login
what is the acceptable format of your proposal? I am interested in Strategic Supply Chain.
https://endowment.iusstf.org/resources/documents/Call_for_Proposal_Format.docx?v=1.0.13