Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+)

Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+) is a scheme targeted towards developing mechanisms to disseminate science, technology and innovation related information to industries, research and academic institutions, In-house R&D units of industry, Scientific & Industrial Research Organizations (SIROs), consultants, industry associations, techno-entrepreneurs, government departments and others.

Supported Programmes

1. Supporting industrial technology related studies (A2K+ Studies)
2. Supporting the organization of national and international conferences, exhibitions etc. (A2K+ Events)
3. Support for Technology Development and Utilization Programme for Women (TDUPW)
4. Technology Development and Demonstration Programme (TDDP)

Objectives

The objective of the A2K+ Studies program is to support studies in emerging areas of technology aimed at providing useful information and knowledge base to industry, industry associations, academia, research institutions, consultants, entrepreneurs, research students and policy makers for doing any further work in these areas; to study and analyze the developments in the emerging technology areas and document the findings, leanings and outcomes for wider dissemination; and preparation of status reports on technologies from public funded institutions, that are ready for commercialization with a view to catalyze the translation of research output from institutions to market.

The support shall be towards the following items of expenditure:

1. Manpower.
2. Travel for networking, survey, stakeholder meetings, experts, resource persons, etc; (International travel is not permissible under a project).
3. Consultation fees for experts and resource persons.
4. Contingencies and consumables (Consumables may include research equipment essential for the study and approved by TAC)
5. Overhead charges are fixed at 15%.
6. Any other item upon recommendation by the TAC and approval of the competent authority.

Note:

1. DSIR support towards manpower expenses shall remain fixed respective of changes in fellowship rates if any.
2. No support is granted for setting up general-purpose infrastructural facilities.

For Agencies

1. Industry Associations including Sectoral Industry Associations, Export Promotion Councils and Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
2. Central and State Government Departments and their associated bodies including Technical Consultancy Organizations (established by State Government, Financial Institutions & Banks).
3. National R&D Institutions and Organizations including SIROs recognized by DSIR and PFRIs registered with DSIR.
4. Approved Universities and Colleges as listed on UGC/AICTE website.
5. Institutions having a distinct legal entity (as per Rule 228 of GFR 2017).

Topics for the Proposal (For 2023)

1. A study report on the development of new building materials using agro-industrial waste like PVC Waste, Municipal Waste, Construction & Demolition waste, hospital waste, e-waste etc.
2. A study report on the status of research on indigenous development of membranes for desalination of seawater/saline water.
3. A study report on research on indigenous development of membranes for sewage treatment to promote its recycling and reuse.
4. Report on advanced building materials and building design towards energy efficient building.
5. A report on ICT tools catering to a wide range of learners, including Children with Special Needs.
6. A study report on the development of cost-effective technology/ instrumentation in waste management systems such as Sensor based bins, Sensor-based automatic waste collection systems through garbage chutes in residential buildings.

Offline

Step 1: Focus on Advertised Theme Area
Department regularly advertises theme areas for the studies, hence proposal should focus on advertised theme area and address the identified scope of the study. Ensure that the theme area for the study is clearly spelt out in the application.
Step 2: Submit Application in Prescribed Format
The agencies/organizations have to submit application in the prescribed format routed through the Head of the Institute.
Step 3: Prepare Budget as per Approved Heads
Funds should be utilized as per approved head without deviation from one activity to the other. Unspent amount shall be returned to Government of India, DSIR.
Step 4: Submit Draft Report to PRC
The study will be monitored and evaluated periodically by a project review committee (PRC) constituted by DSIR. The grantee organization will submit to the DSIR the draft report during the PRC meets. The suggestions and comments made by the Committee should be incorporated in the report and revised draft report should be submitted to the DSIR within a month.