India-Sweden Collaborative Industrial R&D Programme

Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India

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Details

Amount

Upto: ₹1.5 crore

Deadline

November 14, 2025

Provider

Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India

Type

grant

Stage

any Stage

About this Opportunity

This collaborative program is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for joint Indo-Swedish R&D projects focused on technological development and innovative solutions for the green transition in the steel and cement industries. It provides a non-dilutive grant. The grant provides up to 50% of the total project funding for Indian applicants, with a maximum limit of ₹1.5 crore per project. Indian companies can receive up to 50% of their eligible costs on a reimbursement basis, while R&D organizations/academic institutions may receive up to 100% of their costs. The project duration is up to 24 months, with a strong focus on innovation, market-driven solutions, and eventual commercialization. Learn more about it here.

Eligibility

The Indian Project Coordinator (IPC) must be a commercial (for-profit) company registered under the Indian Companies Act 1956/2013, headquartered and operating in India.
At least 51% ownership of the IPC must be held by Indian citizens for the entire project duration.
The IPC must have the required expertise and team capacity.
Applicants must possess basic infrastructure/test beds and a developed Proof of Concept (PoC).
Sole proprietors and partnership firms are not eligible.
Companies headquartered and owned outside India or their subsidiaries are not eligible for DST funding.
The IPC must lead the project from the Indian side and can include other industry partners or academic/R&D institutions as part of a consortium.