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TDP 11 – Call for Proposal 2026

Up to ₹50 lakh for Indian academic researchers developing TRL 6+ IoT technologies.

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Funding amount
Project grant up to ₹50 lakh for up to 12 months
Scheme
Technology Development Program
Open for
Open to full-time researchers applying through research institutes, laboratories, universities, public organizations or government organizations established in India. Academic institutions must have NAAC, UGC, AICTE or equivalent recognition.
Deadline
Applications close 31 October 2026

About the Program

TIH-IoT at IIT Bombay invites proposals for developing and advancing application-oriented IoT technologies. Projects must have progressed beyond early research and reached Technology Readiness Level 6 or above. Supported projects may run for up to 12 months. Intellectual property generated using the grant will be jointly owned by TIH-IoT and the grantee.

Eligibility requirements

  • The applicant must be a full-time researcher applying through an eligible Indian institution.
  • The proposed technology must be at TRL 6 or above.
  • The Principal Investigator or Project Leader is responsible for technical and managerial execution.
  • An identified industry partner is described as desirable, with supporting collaboration documents requested where applicable.
  • Applicants must submit the prescribed proposal, presentation, milestone and budget documents. Academic Principal Investigators must submit an endorsement letter.

Offerings / Benefits

  • Project grant up to ₹50 lakh.
  • Project duration up to 12 months.
  • Support for technology commercialization.
  • Opportunity to validate and advance IoT products toward deployment.

Sectors supported

AgriTech, water management, MedTech, Industrial IoT, supply chain and logistics, and other emerging IoT applications.Internet of Things (IoT)

Selection process

  • Applications undergo proposal review by TIH-IoT. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified by email, and TIH-IoT’s decision is final.

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