India-Canada Collaborative Industrial R&D Programme 2025
By Department of Science & Technology
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Quick Answer
A joint India-Canada R&D program offering non-dilutive grants up to ₹1.5 crore for market-oriented collaborative projects involving companies, R&D organizations, and academic institutions.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1.5Cr
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Department of Science & Technology. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The India-Canada Collaborative Industrial R&D Programme is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for joint projects between Indian and Canadian companies, research and development (R&D) organizations, and academic institutions. The program aims to support innovative, market-oriented R&D projects that lead to new products, processes, or services. It provides a non-dilutive grant of up to ₹1.5 crore or 50% of the Indian project cost (whichever is lower) for a maximum period of 24 months. The funding is a non-dilutive grant, with support provided to Indian industry on a reimbursement basis and to R&D and Academic institutions on a reimbursement/advance basis.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Department of Science & Technology (DST), India The Department of Science & Technology (DST) is a central government department under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Established on 3 May 1971, DST serves as the nodal body for organising,…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹1.5Cr
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Non-dilutive grant up to ₹1.5 crore or 50% of the Indian project cost (whichever is lower), for a maximum period of 24 months. Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis to industry and on a reimbursement/advance basis to R&D and academic institutions.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
