Call for Proposals
for Technology Development under Technology Systems Development Programme (TSDP) Brain
Storming: January 11-13, 2010, I.I.T, Guwahati
Department
of Science & Technology (DST) is implementing a Technology Systems Development
Programme (TSDP). The Programme supports activities aimed at developing and integrating
technologies to evolve technology systems both in the advanced/emerging areas
and in traditional sectors/areas. Under the Programme, feasibility of fresh ideas/
concepts is assessed for their potential conversion into useful technology/product.
The Programme stresses on clearly identifying the needs for development of the
technology and transfer of technology to the industry so that the developmental
effort could be useful to the target beneficiary i.e. people at large. It envisages
active user involvement i.e. industry and their association in the development
efforts. The specific objectives of the Programme are
to: - develop and integrate technologies following a holistic approach
in identified areas;
- promote application of modern/advanced technologies
to socio-economic problem solving;
- promote modernization of traditional
technologies, tools and skills;
- facilitate enhancing quality and performance
of the traditional/non-traditional items;
- encourage developments
in application of R&D activities; and
- promote activities aimed
at improving technology, technique, material, methods and other appropriate activities
conducive for development of technology status in identified areas.
Some
of the typical areas in which Proposals can be submitted are Glass and Ceramics
Technology Up-gradation., Molecular/Biomolecular Electronics/Conducting Polymer
and Biosensors, Water Purification and Rural Micro-Water Management, Waste Utilization
and Management, Public Health and Safety, Surface Engineering Techniques for Rejuvenation
of Traditional Crafts, Laser/ Plasmas/ Microwave Technology, Decentralized Energy
Generation and Harvesting, Alternate Fuels, Fuel Conservation, Efficient Utilization
of Fuels, ICT- driven Technologies, Innovative Civil Infrastructure Technologies,
Platform Technologies for a Range of Applications. The above list is not exhaustive
and Proposals in other innovative areas are equally welcome if the activity is
perceived to be useful by DST for technology advancement in the country and is
not being taken up under any other major R&D programmes of the Government
of India. Kindly click on the following topics for brief writeup
on them: The
Project Proposals could be submitted for financial support by scientists/engineers/
technologists working in academic institutions/registered societies/R&D institutions/laboratories
having adequate infrastructure/facilities to carry out Technology Development
work/prototype building. DST would encourage multi-disciplinary proposals envisaging
network/collaboration of various institutes having diverse expertise and facilities
for synergistic implementation of the projects. Expertise/Intellectual Property
Right (IPR), Technology Transfer to Industry with PI/Institute may be highlighted.
Prescribed format is available at website : http://www.dst.gov.in. The
guidelines for formulation and submission of projects and the prescribed
format (.pdf) can also be collected from Shri Rajeev Sharma, Scientist C &
Member Secretary (PAC on Tech. Systems), Room No: 20, Hall-C, Department of Science
and Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi - 110 016 (E-mail
: rajeevsharma at nic dot in,Telephone : 011-26590310). The complete proposals
(15 copies) and/or suggestions regarding additional areas for technology development
may be addressed to : Dr G. J. Samathanam
Adviser
& Head
Technology Development and Transfer (TDT) Division
Department
of Science & Technology
Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi
- 110 016
Telefax : (011) 26862512/26590367
E-mail : samathan at nic dot
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