Applications Invited for TDP 9 Call for Proposals 2025

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About the Organization

"Aggregators of IoT technology" in the country.

TIH at IIT Bombay has been set up as a Section-8 company (not-for-profit) by IIT Bombay under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS). It is implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.

TIH IIT Bombay focuses on creating a self-sustained effort towards cutting-edge innovation through continuous research leading to a robust ecosystem consisting of entrepreneurship in advanced technology and innovation backed by the brightest minds in the country. The goal is to help India become a leader in technology-led economic growth.

Our Vision: To become world’s premier IoT hub where ideas on IoT for system-level implementation are conceived, prototyped, tested and handed over to capable partners for commercialization and deployment in various industries.

About the Grant

To foster commercialization of technologies and bridge the gap between academia & industry specifically in the domain of IoT and IoE, the technology development vertical of TIH-IoT seeks proposals on application-oriented technologies in indigenous sensor development for healthcare and agriculture. We encourage cutting-edge deep-tech development solutions.

Support:

• Project grant up to ₹50 Lakhs for duration up to 18 months
• Support for commercialization of technology

Intellectual Property:

Intellectual property rights: Any project outputs arising from the use of the grant are to be informed by the grantee to TIH-IoT for evaluation of the protection of IP rights (such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, and designs). Any IP that is generated from the use of the grant will be jointly owned by TIH-IoT & the grantee.

Proposals are invited from researchers from Academia for the execution of projects based on the following problem statements:

Problem statement: Indigenous sensor development for healthcare

We are looking for solutions that address a critical challenge: the reliance on imported and expensive sensor technologies within healthcare. This dependency hinders widespread access to advanced diagnostics and monitoring and increasing healthcare burdens. We are specifically seeking proposals focused on the actual development of indigenous sensor hardware and systems at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 and above. This means solutions that have moved beyond basic research and proof-of-concept, where components are being validated and integrated for practical application. Our focus is on tangible sensor innovations that will make healthcare more accessible and affordable, with a clear potential for commercialization, and not purely theoretical / mathematical / AI-ML models.

Problem statement: Indigenous sensor development for Agriculture

We are looking for solutions to solve the critical need for indigenous, affordable, and robust sensor technologies within the broader agriculture sector. Current reliance on expensive imported sensors inflates operational costs and hinders the widespread adoption of precision farming practices. We are specifically looking for proposals focused on the actual development of sensor hardware and systems at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 and above. This means solutions that have moved beyond basic research and proof-of-concept, where component validation and integration are being tested in a relevant environment, ready for real-world application. Our focus is on tangible sensor innovations that will make agriculture more efficient and sustainable, with a clear potential for commercialization, and not purely theoretical / mathematical / AI-ML models.

Problem statement: Indigenous sensor development for future-ready Supply Chains

We are looking for solutions that address a critical challenge within global supply chains: pervasive inefficiencies, significant losses, and a striking lack of transparency. These systemic issues lead to economic inefficiencies, increased costs, and waste across various sectors. We are specifically seeking proposals focused on the actual development of indigenous sensor hardware and systems at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 and above. This means solutions that have moved beyond basic research and proof-of-concept, where components are being validated and integrated for practical application. Our focus is on tangible sensor innovations that will make supply chains more efficient and resilient, with a clear potential for commercialization, and not purely theoretical / mathematical / AI-ML models.

Problem Statement: Medtech devices for early diagnosis and point of care.

With this problem statement, we're looking to solve the critical challenge of healthcare's reliance on costly, imported diagnostic devices. This dependency limits access to early diagnosis and point of care solutions, increasing healthcare burdens. We are specifically seeking proposals for the actual development of MedTech device hardware and systems at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4 and above. Our focus is on tangible, commercially viable innovations that will make healthcare more accessible and affordable, not just theoretical / AI-ML models.

How to Apply

The application must be submitted only through the application form – the link for which has been given at the end of this section.

• Should be a citizen of India.
• The proposal can be submitted by researchers from Academia i.e. Research Institute, Labs, University with a well-established support system for research. The institute should have been established in India and have NAAC/UGC/AICTE or any equivalent recognition certificate or any other Public/ Government organization.
• The Principal Investigator/ Project Leader shall be responsible for the technical and managerial aspects of the project execution.
• Applicants can submit applications for more than one proposal for different sub-project categories. Please fill a separate application form for each proposal
• Project proposal has to be submitted in the prescribed format given here Project Proposal Format (Download the word format and upload as PDF).
• The presentation has to be submitted in the prescribed format given here Project Presentation Template (Download the PPT format and upload as PPT).
• Milestones and Budget have to be submitted in the prescribed format given here Milestone & Budget (Download the PPT format and upload as PPT).
• The applicant may upload a short 2-minute video with a visualization of the technology or product with a use case. The proposed methodology to address the problem statement should be well-defined.
• The application must be submitted only through the application form - link given below.
• The applicant from Academia (PI) must submit an Endorsement Letter of support as per the prescribed format given here Format

Deadline: Last date to apply is 20th July

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