Applications Open for 11th INDIA-SPAIN Joint Call for R&D&I Projects 2024

Organized by: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India

Apply By: 20th May 2025

Overview

The 11th Joint Industrial R&D Call for Proposals between Indian and Spanish industries is now open for applications. This initiative is aimed at promoting bilateral cooperation in industrial research and development (R&D), fostering innovation, and supporting the commercialization of new technologies.

The selected projects will be jointly funded by:
✅ Technology Development Board (TDB), DST, Government of India – for Indian participants.
✅ Centre for the Development of Technology and Innovation, E.P.E. (CDTI), Spain – for Spanish participants.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for funding, projects must meet the following conditions:

✅ Industry-Driven and Market-Oriented R&D

• The project should be led by industries based in India and Spain, including startups, SMEs, and large companies.
• It should focus on the development or substantial improvement of a product, process, or service.

✅ Technological Innovation

• The project must involve technological intervention and innovation in its execution.

✅ Bilateral Cooperation and Mutual Benefits

• The project should demonstrate a clear advantage and added value resulting from India-Spain collaboration.
• Contributions from both sides should include knowledge sharing, R&D infrastructure, and commercial networking.

✅ Civilian Purpose

• The project must have non-military applications.

✅ Balanced Consortium Participation

• All project partners should have a significant role in the project, with a well-balanced contribution.

✅ Potential for Commercialization

• The project should aim for market-oriented outcomes, fostering new technologies, services, or processes with potential commercialization.

Priority Sectors for R&D Collaboration

The call for proposals welcomes projects in the following key areas:

???? Circular Economy & Sustainability

• Economically competitive production processes.
• Efficient use of critical materials and energy.
• Water Technologies, including drinking water purification, desalination, irrigation, and wastewater management.

???? Digital Transformation

• Smart Mobility, Smart Grids, Smart Cities, and other digital advancements.

???? Digital Health & Medical Devices

• mHealth, Health IT, Wearables, Telehealth, and Personalized Medicine.

???? Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Cutting-edge AI technologies applicable across industries.

???? Advanced Materials

• Development of new-age materials for industrial applications.

???? Other Sectors of Mutual Interest

• Additional areas of cooperation that align with India-Spain strategic interests.

Project Duration

• The maximum duration for the projects is up to 2 years.

Funding Support

• Indian companies will receive funding from TDB (Technology Development Board), DST, Government of India.
• Spanish companies will receive funding from CDTI (Centre for the Development of Technology and Innovation, Spain).

Funding decisions will be based on joint recommendations from DST (India) and CDTI (Spain).

How to Apply?

???? Application Deadline: 20th May 2025

???? For more details and application submission, visit:
???? TDB Official Website
???? DST Official Link

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