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DST National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (DST NM-ICPS)

The DST National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (DST NM-ICPS) supports startups and entrepreneurs by providing seed funding, incubation support, and access to market expertise. It also offers funding for research projects, scholarships for students, and collaboration opportunities for industry partners, fostering innovation in Cyber-Physical Systems across India.

Central

States / UT: All India

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Science & Technology

Department: Department of Science and Technology

Nodal department: Department of Science and Technology

Scheme for: Startups

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Startups

Tags: startups, Technology, funding

Details

Brief

The National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) is transforming ideas, concepts, and prototypes into market-ready products and boosting new and emerging technologies to power national initiatives in key areas. The 25 Technology Innovation Hubs (TIH) set up across the country under the mission are bringing about the transformation by actively coordinating, communicating, and facilitating technology transfer to industries.

Eligibility

  • Researchers and faculty : Ph.D. degree in Science, Engineering, or related fields Experience in research and development related to Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Affiliation with a recognized academic or research institution in India Strong publication record in relevant fields.
  • Students : Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related fields Good academic record with a strong interest in CPS research Enrollment in a Ph.D. program at a recognized Indian institution.
  • Start-ups and entrepreneurs : Focus on developing innovative CPS solutions with potential for commercialization Strong team with relevant expertise in technology, business, and marketing Incorporation as a registered company in India.
  • Industry partners : Commitment to collaborate with academic institutions and research labs Interest in adopting and deploying CPS technologies for their products and services Willingness to invest in R&D and innovation activities.

Fund / quantum

  • The financial support for each TIH under NM-ICPS would be about Rs 115 crore in a project mode for a period of five years.

Tenure

  • Active

Benefit tags

  • funding

Benefits

  • - Benefits of the DST National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (DST NM-ICPS)
  • For Researchers and faculty : Funding for research projects Access to research infrastructure and facilities
  • For Students : Scholarships and fellowships Internship and research opportunities
  • For Start-ups and entrepreneurs : Seed funding and incubation support Access to market and expertise
  • For Industry partners : Early access to cutting-edge technologies Reduced R&D costs
  • Benefits of the DST National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (DST NM-ICPS).
  • For Researchers and faculty : Funding for research projects Access to research infrastructure and facilities.
  • For Students : Scholarships and fellowships Internship and research opportunities.
  • For Start-ups and entrepreneurs : Seed funding and incubation support Access to market and expertise
  • For Industry partners : Early access to cutting-edge technologies Reduced R&D costs.

Eligibility

  • Researchers and faculty : Ph.D. degree in Science, Engineering, or related fields Experience in research and development related to Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Affiliation with a recognized academic or research institution in India Strong publication record in relevant fields.

  • Students : Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related fields Good academic record with a strong interest in CPS research Enrollment in a Ph.D. program at a recognized Indian institution.

  • Start-ups and entrepreneurs : Focus on developing innovative CPS solutions with potential for commercialization Strong team with relevant expertise in technology, business, and marketing Incorporation as a registered company in India.

  • Industry partners : Commitment to collaborate with academic institutions and research labs Interest in adopting and deploying CPS technologies for their products and services Willingness to invest in R&D and innovation activities.

  • The financial support for each TIH under NM-ICPS would be about Rs 115 crore in a project mode for a period of five years.

  • Active

Application Process

Online / portal

Official application / information link: https://dst.gov.in/nm-icps-boosting-new-and-emerging-technologies-power-national-initiatives#:~:text=The%20National%20Mission%20on%20Interdisciplinary,national%20initiatives%20in%20key%20areas.

Source listing: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes.html

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