GrantGrant
Ministry of Mines S&T-PRISM 6.0
Mining and minerals R&D grants for startups, MSMEs and individual innovators.
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Funding amount
Startups up to ₹50 lakh; MSMEs up to ₹1 crore
Scheme
Promotion of Research and Innovation in Startups and MSMEs in Mining, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy and Recycling Sector
Open for
Startups, MSMEs and individual innovators have application routes through SATYABHAMA.
Deadline
Proposals due 21 November 2026; closing time n/a
About the Program
Supports projects lasting up to two years that bridge technology development and commercialisation. The ₹2 crore ceiling is exceptional, requiring technical committee recommendation and project steering committee approval.
Eligibility requirements
- Proposals must address the guideline’s identified focus areas and directly relate to minerals, metals, mining, metallurgy or relevant industrial applications. Detailed applicant documents and registration conditions n/a.
Offerings / Benefits
- R&D grant support for technology development and commercialisation.
Sectors supported
Mining, mineral processing, metallurgy, recycling, critical and strategic minerals, recovery and value addition.
Selection process
- Technical merit, innovation, sector relevance, sustainability and commercialisation assessment.
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