Casey Aviation secures TDB-DST support under India–UK programme to develop hybrid propulsion and jump take-off systems for unmanned aviation.
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Scharge Partners with UK Firm Under TDB Programme to Develop Advanced EV Charging Solutions
Scharge receives TDB-DST support under India–UK R&D programme to develop advanced EV charging infrastructure for fleet and depot operations.
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Indigenous Energy Storage Technologies Receives TDB Funding for Bio-Waste Based Sodium-Ion Battery Materials
Indigenous Energy Storage Technologies secures TDB support to commercialize bio-waste hard carbon for sodium-ion batteries, boosting sustainable energy storage in India.
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InfinityX Innovations Secures TDB-DST Support to Scale Automated Battery Swapping Infrastructure for EVs
InfinityX Innovations secures TDB-DST support to scale automated battery swapping infrastructure, enabling faster EV adoption with 40-second swap technology.
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Quantum Teaching Labs Approved in 23 Institutions, 100 More Planned
Quantum teaching facilities approved in 23 institutions under National Quantum Mission, with 100 more under review to boost quantum research and training.
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APChemi to Develop AI-Integrated Microwave Plasma Reactor for Hydrogen and Carbon Nanomaterials
APChemi receives TDB-DST support for an Indo–Singapore project to develop an AI-integrated plasma system for CO₂-free hydrogen and advanced carbon materials.
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AI, Tier-3 Cities and Speed Power India E-commerce Structural Growth in 2026
India E-commerce Structural Growth accelerates as AI commerce, Tier-3 cities and quick commerce reshape demand, fulfillment speed and conversion rates.
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National Science Day 2026 at IISER Pune to Highlight Women in Science and STEM Innovation
National Science Day 2026 at IISER Pune will feature lectures, STEM shows, outreach events, and the theme “Women in Science: Catalyzing Viksit Bharat.”
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Ginni Agro Products Secures Rights to Commercialise 5 Farmer-Developed Wheat and Pigeon Pea Varieties
Ginni Agro Products secures rights to commercialise five high-yielding wheat and pigeon pea varieties developed with NIF support.
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East Ocyon Bio Receives TDB-DST Support for Indigenous CAR-NK Immunotherapy Development
TDB-DST supports East Ocyon Bio to develop indigenous CAR-NK cell therapies for resistant tumors and Leishmaniasis in India.
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Carbon Craft Design Secures TDB-DST Funding to Commercialize Ultra-Low Carbon Wall Claddings
Carbon Craft Design receives TDB-DST support to commercialize eco-friendly ultra-low carbon wall claddings and scale sustainable manufacturing in India.
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Ayukriyam Innovations Secures TDB Support for AI-Driven Autoscope Diagnostic Platform
TDB supports Ayukriyam Innovations to develop Autoscope, an AI-driven whole slide imaging diagnostic system to boost indigenous healthcare technology.
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Xalten Systems to Develop Indigenous Acoustic Antenna for AUV Communication with TDB-DST Support
Xalten Systems signs TDB-DST agreement to develop high-performance underwater acoustic antenna system for high data rate communication and video transmission.
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ELGROW: Elmentoz Research Secures TDB Funding to Commercialise AMP-Enriched Smart Protein
TDB signs agreement with Elmentoz Research to commercialise AMP-enriched smart protein for sustainable poultry, aquaculture, and pet nutrition.
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Prantae Solutions Receives TDB Support for Point-of-Care Kidney Diagnostic Technology Proflo-U
TDB signs agreement with Prantae Solutions to commercialise Proflo-U, an indigenous point-of-care diagnostic platform for kidney and maternal health screening.
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Deep-Tech Startup Gudlyf Mobility Receives TDB-DST Support for 700 Bar Hydrogen Storage Technology
TDB-DST signs agreement with Gudlyf Mobility to support indigenous 700 bar hydrogen storage systems using advanced composite pressure vessel technology.
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Satellites Reveal Uttarakhand Vegetation Decline Over Two Decades: ARIES Study
Satellite analysis reveals Uttarakhand Vegetation Decline between 2001–2022, linking climate change, pollution, and deforestation to ecosystem stress.
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DST Launches India Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship, IITs Sign MoU with University of Groningen
India Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship launched by DST to strengthen Indo-Dutch cooperation in green hydrogen research and capacity building.
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Stealth Coronal Mass Ejection: A Silent Solar Event Travelled 150 Million km and Hit Earth Hard
Study reveals how a stealth Coronal Mass Ejection in March 2023 triggered an intense geomagnetic storm, highlighting new challenges in space weather forecasting.
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New Photo-Rechargeable Supercapacitor Combines Solar Capture and Energy Storage in One Device
Indian scientists develop a photo-rechargeable supercapacitor that integrates sunlight harvesting and energy storage in a single, high-performance device.
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Porous Graphene Supercapacitors Break 3.0V Barrier; Faster Acceleration and Longer Range for EVs
Porous graphene supercapacitors developed in India deliver higher voltage, faster acceleration, and longer EV range with improved energy density and durability.
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Aviation Batteries: DST Institute and Industry Partner to Develop Smarter Cooling Solutions
DST institute and industry partner to develop advanced thermal materials for safer, efficient Aviation Batteries through smarter cooling technologies.
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RDI Fund: INR 1 Lakh Crore Innovation Scheme Enters Execution Phase; TDB, BIRAC Approved as SLFMs
RDI Fund industry-backed projects will begin by end-January as TDB and BIRAC are approved as first fund managers under the ₹1 lakh crore scheme.
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ARCI and Raghu Vamsi Machine Tools Sign DST-Backed MoU for Advanced Engineering Solutions
ARCI DST MoU signed with Raghu Vamsi Machine Tools to drive advanced manufacturing, surface engineering, and strategic technology development in India.
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LoI Signed to Establish Centre of Excellence for CRISPR Innovation and Translation in India
LoI signed to establish the Centre of Excellence for CRISPR Innovation and Translation, bringing JNCASR and CRISPRBITS together to advance clinical translation in India.
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Sodium-Ion Battery Technology: ARCI and Voltasun Sign MoU to Advance Commercialisation
ARCI signs MoU with Voltasun to validate and commercialise Sodium-Ion Battery Technology, advancing safer and cost-effective energy storage solutions.
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PARAM Rudra Enables Advanced Research as National Supercomputing Mission Expands Footprint
PARAM Rudra supercomputers power India’s National Supercomputing Mission, deploying 37 systems with 40 Petaflops to support research and innovation.
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Plasma-Activated Coordination Polymer Electrocatalysts Boost Clean Hydrogen Production
Enhanced Coordination Polymer Electrocatalysts using plasma treatment boost water-splitting efficiency, offering a major advance in clean hydrogen production.
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Quantum Diamond Microscopy: IIT Bombay Innovation Boosts Neuroscience and Semiconductor Research
India unveils its first Quantum Diamond Microscopy at ESTIC 2025, developed by IIT Bombay under the National Quantum Mission for advanced research.
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India Innovation Fund 2025 to Boost Private-Sector R&D: Abhay Karandikar at IEEE FNWF 2025
The ₹1 trillion India Innovation Fund 2025 aims to boost private-sector R&D and deepen India’s global leadership in deep-tech, AI, quantum, and 6G.
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Westech Power to Develop Mobile Supercapacitor Energy Storage System with TDB-DST Support
TDB-DST funds Westech Power Management to develop an indigenous Supercapacitor Energy Storage System for India’s industrial and defence needs.
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RRI Scientists Develop Advanced Dual-Trap Optical Tweezers for Precision Biological Research
RRI develops advanced dual-trap optical tweezers eliminating signal interference, enabling precision research in biology, nanoscience, and medical studies.
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Breakthrough in Rydberg Atoms Research Puts India on Global Quantum Map
Indian scientists achieve breakthrough in Rydberg atoms, revealing interaction-driven distortions crucial for next-gen quantum devices.
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IndiaAI Mission 2025: BharatGen Secures INR 988.6 Crore Funding
BharatGen secures ₹988.6 crore under IndiaAI Mission 2025, making it the largest beneficiary of MeitY’s allocation to advance India’s sovereign AI ecosystem.
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TDB-DST Backs India’s First 240-Volt Electric Motorcycle Platform with Raptee Energy
TDB-DST backs Raptee Energy to develop India’s first 240-Volt Electric Motorcycle Platform, enabling faster charging and indigenous EV innovation.
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Bengaluru: CeNS Researchers Create Flexible Aluminum Battery Technology as Lithium-Ion Alternative
Indian scientists develop flexible and eco-friendly aluminum battery technology, offering a safer, sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
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AIC RNTU Foundation Invites Startups for NIDHI-SSP with Funding up to INR 50 Lakh
AIC RNTU Foundation invites startups to apply for NIDHI-Seed Support Program, offering funding up to ₹50 Lakh with mentoring and market readiness support.
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ACIC VGU Foundation NIDHI Seed Support Program Supports Early-Stage Tech Startups
Final call for startups! Apply to ACIC VGU Foundation NIDHI Seed Support Program for up to ₹25 Lakh seed funding. Deadline: August 21, 2025.
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India Backs 8 Quantum Tech Startups Under National Quantum Mission
DST has supported eight quantum tech startups – QuNu Labs, QpiAI, Dimira Technologies, PRENISHQ, QuPrayog, Pristine Diamonds, Quanastra, Quan2D Technologies.
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Fuel-Tech Startup Nawgati Selected for Google for Startups Accelerator: Apps Programme
Nawgati connects fuel station owners, logistics providers, and commuters on a unified digital platform, enabling smart, seamless, and efficient refuelling across India.
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MIT-WPU Technology Business Incubator Supports 75 Startups, 20 Funded So Far
MIT-WPU Technology Business Incubator provides a nurturing environment with personalized mentoring, technical guidance, marketing support, and access to a vibrant startup ecosystem.
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Venture Center-BFI Partnership to Provide Regulatory and Market Access Support for Healthcare Startups
Venture Center – BFI partnership is aimed at strengthening LEAP Global Accelerator, Venture Center’s flagship internationalization program, under NIDHI Accelerator.
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Smart Nano-Materials Enable Ultra-Sensitive Detection of Explosives like TNT and RDX
Smart nano-materials could play a pivotal role in airport security, counter-terrorism efforts, and environmental pollution monitoring
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Chitkara Innovation Incubator Foundation Funds 101 Startups
Chitkara Innovation Incubator Foundation offers structured incubation, acceleration programs, strategic mentorship, and funding support.
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NIDHI SEED Support Program Offers INR 50 Lakh to Startups
NIDHI SEED Support Program (NIDHI-SSS) offers financial assistance of up to ₹50 lakhs to deserving startups incubated at SINE.
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Venture Center Seed Funding: DeepTech Startups Invited for TDB and NIDHI-SSS Program
Venture Center seed funding programs are sector-agnostic but prioritize deep-tech, IP-rich, and product-oriented ventures.
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DST EVolutionS Program Calls for EV Startups to Apply by May 30
EVolutionS Program supports innovation in electric 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, 4-wheelers, e-rickshaws, e-carts, and e-buses, along with EV charging infrastructure
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Apply Now: NIDHI-PRAYAS Grant at COEP Bhau Institute for Hardware Startups
COEP Bhau Institute program offers grant-in-aid of up to ₹10 lakhs, access to prototyping labs, incubation support, and expert guidance.
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VAIBHAV Fellowship: India Launches Global Scientific Collaboration Program for Indian Diaspora
VAIBHAV Fellowship invites participation from Indian scientific diaspora, to strengthen ties with Indian academic and public-funded research institutions.
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