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Research, Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF)- First Cohort of Second-Level Fund Managers Approved for RDIF Funding
The first cohort organizations under the Research, Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF) has been selected with an aggregate approved commitment of ₹7,131 crore. Read more
First in World Challenge Grants 2026 by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Call for Investigator-initiated research proposals for First in World Challenge grants (2026)- Applications open up to 30th November 2026. The scheme is meant to inspire researchers to come up with novel, futuristic ideas and generate new knowledge, discoveries, and develop breakthrough health technologies (vaccines, drugs/ therapeutics, diagnostics, interventions etc.) that have never been thought of, tested or tried anywhere in the world to date. Read more
Technology Development Board (TDB) as second level Fund Manager for RDIF
Research Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF) is a flagship initiative under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, designed to accelerate investment in India's R&D and Innovation ecosystem. Read more
BIRAC RDI Fund
The first national call for the ₹2,000 cr BIRAC–RDI Fund was announced recently, marking a major push to scale high-impact biotechnology innovations under the Government of India’s ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) initiative. Read more
CSR Funds: Aiding start-ups in a small but important way
how are corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds are creating significant opportunities for startups in India? With CSR funds now being channeled into technology incubators and early-stage ventures, startups are gaining the crucial support they need to validate technologies, accelerate R&D, and scale innovative solutions to real-world problems. Read more