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DSIR Relaxes Industrial R&D Promotion Program Recognition Norms for Deep-Tech Startups
The government announces relaxation for deep-tech startups to avail recognition under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) Industrial Research and Development Promotion Program. The relaxation relates to recognition norms under DSIR’s programme.
Industrial Research and Development Promotion Program (DSIR):
| Dimension | Key Details |
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| Programme Type | Comprises a research and development programme of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India. |
| Funding Agency | Governed by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India. |
| Focus Areas | Comprises Engineering Science; Environment Science; Natural and Applied sciences; Agricultural, Medical and Social sciences. |
| Eligibility: Company registration | Company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 or 2013. |
| Minimum operational period | Completion of 3 financial years after formation. |
| Income requirement | At least during the last 2 years. |
| Company activity | Applies to companies seeking recognition for their in-house R&D units that are engaged in manufacture or production. |
| Location of R&D unit | R&D unit(s) be located in non-residential areas. |
| DSIR: Establishment | Established under 1985. |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Science and Technology. |
| Mandate | Indigenous technology promotion, development, utilization and transfer. |
| Functions | Promotion, development, deployment, and transfer of indigenous technologies; authorises collaboration with industry, academic institutions, research organizations, and government agencies to nurture an innovation-led ecosystem. |