Applications Invited for Going Global Partnerships TNE Grants with India 2026-27

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Going Global partnerships introduces TNE Grants with India 2026–27.

The grants support UK-India partnerships to develop and launch new transnational education courses and degree programmes in emerging areas.

The aim is to enhance academia-industry engagement and create stronger UK-India higher education collaboration, while creating more opportunities for young people in emerging disciplines. 

Areas of focus

The call supports the development and launch of innovative, interdisciplinary, high-impact TNE courses and programmes in the following areas:

• AI and Machine Learning and Quantum Computing

• Genomics and Proteomics CRISPR based Therapies

• Sustainable Energy – Technology Transition/ Climate Change

• Synthetic Biology/ Neurotechnology

• Circular economy-based research

• Advance Engineering/Robotics/Space Technologies

• Semi-Conductor Technologies

• Critical Minerals/Geological and Earth Sciences

The call is designed to support projects that can contribute directly to a strong pipeline of TNE courses and degree programmes in the above areas.

Academia-industry collaborations

The grants support three-way partnerships between one or more UK institutions, Indian institutions and industry partners from either the UK or India. 

Who can apply

UK institution:

• Higher education providers with degree awarding powers.

Indian institution:

• Government or privately funded higher education institutes, recognised by the state or central governments and its institutions, suuch as UGC, AICTE, or any other competent body in India. 

• Indian institutes of eminence, Indian institutes of national importance are encouraged to apply.

Industry partner

• For-profit/commercial organisations, including micro, small, medium and large enterprises, who are compliant with local laws.

Key details

Grant amount: £30,000

Project period: 17 months, starting 30 September 2026

Clarification deadline: Thursday 28 July 2026

Submission deadline: Tuesday 25 August 2026, 11.00 a.m. BST

Find out more on the British Council India website

Apply via our online application form

Application documentation (including an offline sample of the application form) is available to download below. You can also find more details on the British Council India website.

All applications must be submitted via our online grant platform (registration required): https://goingglobalpartnerships.grantplatform.com/ 

Use the form 'Going Global Partnerships – India - TNE Grants 2026'.

For any questions, contact goingglobalindia@britishcouncil.org

Submission deadline: Tuesday 25 August 2026, 11.00 a.m. BST

For more information, please check the link: Applications Invited for Going Global Partnerships TNE Grants with India 2026–27

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