Call for Proposals for Technology Development under
Technology Systems Development Programme (TSDP)
Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India 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 mandate of Technology Systems Development Programmes (TSDP) is for converting proof-of-concepts for development of
pre-competitive/commercial technologies/ techniques/ processes. The commercialization of these technologies needs further
assessment/incubation, which does not fall in the scope of the programmes. Transfer of technology developed under the project to
the industry will be the onus of the host institutions. The projects related to only hard core technologies will be considered.
Fundamental/exploratory/basic/applied research oriented projects would be discouraged. Proposals of incremental R&D over the
existing technologies may be considered for support. Theme based concept proposals for proof of feasibility will not be
considered under TSDP-DST. Only full fledged complete proposals for development of technology/process/product will be
considered under TSDP. Projects related to design and development of Software/IT, as required for products and processes, as a
part of technology development project shall be considered. Pure software development does not fall in the scope of the
programme. Technology upgradation of Industry Clusters in select areas should be taken up under TSDP. The proposals where in
all/most of the comments are negative will be considered by the Committee, in absentia. The proposal where in the project cost is
less than Rs.30:00 lakhs will be considered in absentia.
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;
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, Waste (Plastic, Hospital & Electronic) Utilization and
Management, Laser/ Plasmas/ Microwave Technology, Alternate Fuels, Fuel Conservation, Efficient Utilization of Fuels,
Innovative Civil Infrastructure Technologies etc.. 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.
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The Project Proposals could be submitted through out the year 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. Under TSDP, DST always prefers
Multi-disciplinary, Multi-institutional, Industry associated mega budget project for development of technology, technique,
process, product etc. including field trials, up-scaling of the developed technology.
The guidelines for formulation and submission of projects and the prescribed format can also be collected from Dr. Rajeev
Sharma, Scientist-D & 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 :
[email protected],Telephone : 011-26602187, 26590310, Mobile: 9971888229). The complete proposals (15 copies) and/or
suggestions regarding additional areas for technology development may be addressed to :
Dr. Neeraj Sharma, Advisor & Head (TDT Division), Room No 1A, Administrative Block, Department of Science &
Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110 016, Phone: +91-26590223, Telefax: +91-11-
26964781, Email: [email protected].
