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Technology Development and Transfer Division

(TDT-DST)

Dr. Anita Aggarwal, Sc E

Department of Science and Technology (DST)

Email: anita.a@nic.in

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Agenda

• Overview of Indian S&T System

• Organizational structure of DST

• Schemes under Technology Development and Transfer

Division of DST

• Technology Development Programmes

• Opportunities in DST

• Writing a proposal for funding

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* NATIONAL SECTOR ~ Rs.35,000 crore

-R&D in NGO

groups

R&D by MNCs

Industrial R&D

systems Mission mode

Non strategic R&D

Bodies

CSIR

Academic/

Sector

Focused on

education

Government

Funding

& developmental

agencies

Mission mode

Strategic Agencies

DAE,DOS,

DRDO

Indian STI

system

Socio economic

Ministries as users

of S&T outputs

Anatomy of Indian Science & Technology Sector

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Ministries/Departments engaged in R&D

Ministry of

Earth

Science

Ministry of

Electronics

and

Information

Technology

Ministry of

New and

Renewable

Energy

Ministry of

Human Resource

Development

Defence

Research and

Development

Organisation

(

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Ministry of Science

& Technology

Department of

Biotechnology

Department of

Scientific and

Industrial

Research

Department of

Science and

Technology

23 Autonomous

Research institutions

5 professional bodies and two

Subordinate Departments

(Survey of India, NATMO)

37 CSIR laboratories

NRDC

CDC and CEL

APCTT

15 Autonomous

Institutions , 3 PSUs and

One alliance with

Welcome trust

(Total 90 institutions/organizations/professional bodies)

Organizational Structure of Ministry of Science & Technology

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R&D: Human, Infrastructural and Institutional Capacity

Building

Innovation, Tech. Development & Demonstration

Policies relating to Science & Technology

International S&T Cooperation

Subordinate Offices (SoI, NATMO), Statutory Bodies

(SERB, TDB and SCTIMST), Research & Service

Institutions (19), Professional Bodies (5) and

International Bilateral S&T Centres (3)

Largest Extramural R&D funding agency

DST Core Mandates

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STI for sustainable development…..

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MULTI-STAKEHOLDER BASE

1. Youth: For Attraction to science

2. Researchers: Support for investigator centric research and travel

3. Women Scientists: For Gender parity in science

4. Scientists of Weaker Segments: Empowerment and Excellence

5. Innovators: for promotion of innovation ecosystem

6. Entrepreneurs: Technology Business Incubation

7. Institutions: Infrastructure strengthening

8. Universities: For Rejuvenation of research

9. Centers of Excellence: Promotion of excellence in R& D

10. R&D institutions: For Development of technology based solutions

11. Community based organizations: For connecting science to society

12. State Governments: Technology partnerships

13. Other Socio-economic Ministries: For connecting solutions

14. Indian industry: Public Private Partnerships

15. Other Nations: Bi-national and Multi-lateral cooperation

16. Country: Evidence-based Science policies for development

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•Enhancing linkages between major stakeholders

(academia-industry) to boost Indian innovation

ecosystem

•Alignment with National Agenda and priorities

•Exploring Globally Competitive Areas

•Strengthening technology transfer and promoting

Entrepreneurship

•Promotion of gender inclusion in all above activities

•Centre-State partnership

•Outreach

Indian S&T Sector: Major Concerns

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Major Steps forward from DST in recent years

Enhancing Academy-Research-Industry partnerships

Promoting State-Center Technology partnerships

Technology Missions and Total convergent technology solutions

Water, Clean Energy, Nanomission, supercomputing

National Mission for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem andNational Mission on Strategic Knowledge for climate Change

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Technology

Development and

Transfer Division

Policy Cell

State Science

& Technology

Programme

Drug &

Pharmaceuticals

Research

Programme

Patent

Facilitation

Cell

Technology

Development

Programmes

Device

Development

Programme

DDP

Waste

Management

Technologies

WMT

Biomedical Device

and Technology

Development

Programme

BDTD

Advanced

Manufacturing

Technologies

AMT

Technology

Platform for

Electric Mobility

TPEM

Structure of Division

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Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Research Programme

(DPRP) implemented since 1994-95 promotes

drug development research under

(i) Facility projects

(ii) Collaborative projects

(iii) Loan projects

(iv) Grant-in-aid to Indian pharma industry

DST Initiatives under DPRP

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State Science & Technology Programme(SSTP)

Objectives of the programme:

Promotion of S&T activities in Indian states and UTs

Set up of State Councils for S&T

(35 State Councils including 7 UT‟s & 1 NEC established )

Nature of Support Provided Under SSTP

Core Support to S&T Councils

Location Specific Research and Technology Development(LSR&TD)

Pilot Scale Technology Demonstration (TD) and Replicationof Successful Models

S&T Studies , Surveys , Information Exchange and JointProgramming

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TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

•Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT)

•Waste Management Technologies (WMT)

•Biomedical Device and Technology Development Programme

(BDTD)

•Device Development Programme (DDP)

•DHI-DST Technology Platform for Electric Mobility (TPEM)

Instrumentation Development Programme (IDP)

Technology Systems Development Programme (TSDP)

•Science and Heritage Research Initiative (SHRI)

•Sustainable Agro Technologies

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INSTRUMENTATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (IDP)

THRUST AREAS

Analytical/Optical Instrumentation

Sensors

Medical & Health Care Instrumentation

Industrial Instrumentation

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Biomedical Device and Technology Development Programme (BDTD)

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

• Promotion of indigenous development of biomedical devices and technology

• Support updation of devices developed earlier

• Establishment of strong base in Research, Design and Development (RD&D) and production techniques

• Capacity building in the area of device development

Activities Supported under BDTD

Project support to Scientists and Technologists

Project Formulation through Meetings and Brainstorming Sessions

Creation of National facilities for development of devices

Manpower Capacity Building (training programmes)

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Proposal

Recommended,

sanctioned by

DST

Inital

Screening

in DST

Suggestions

communicated

to PI

Revised

proposal

Sent to

Referees

Comments

communicated

to PI

PI presents

before EAG

Rejection

Rejection

EAG

suggests

Revision

Methodology

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Compliance monitored clubfoot brace for management of

clubfoot deformity in children by CMC, Vellore

Input: 3.0 years/ Rs 34, 98,000/- / Partner IISc, Bangalore

Output:

Technology Demonstration

• Technology demonstration in field setup - The technology developed ―Clubfoot brace‖ has

gone through clinical trials at CMC Vellore.

• Buyers/ end users of product: Pediatric orthopedics

• Number of products sold: 25 pieces given complimentary to the different users for trials

Knowledge creation

• Research papers/publications/posters: 02

• Participation in conference/ training workshops attended: None

• Patent filings – One patent through TIFAC

Capacity building

• Officers/faculty : 03

• Temporary manpower trained : 03

Added Value of project outcomes

• Three children in every 1000 children suffer from the clubfoot deformity. The product

developed has high level societal impact.

• Validation studies at ten different hospitals across the country

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Smart Functional Electrical Stimulator (FES) for Physically

Challenged persons by NEHU, Shillong, Meghalaya

Input: 3.5 years/ Rs 34, 00,000/

Output:

Technology Demonstration

• Testing and trails being undertaken by industrial partner in hospitals and clinical set-up..

• Buyers/ end users of product: Lower limbs of affected paraplegic patients.

• Number of products sold: 4 pieces given complimentary to the different users for trials

Knowledge creation

• Research papers/publications/posters: 02

• Participation in conference/ training workshops attended: Five

• Patent filings – One patent through TIFAC

Capacity building

• Officers/faculty : 03

• Temporary manpower trained : 03

Added Value of project outcomes

• Most stimulators reported in the literature are not portable because they derive power from a mains

connection..

• Validation studies at two different hospitals in the country

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Projects initiated during 2007-16

Total Funding: Rs 69.75 crores

Av Cost: Rs 30,00,000/-

Av time: 2-3years

Total No of projects: 206

Ongoing: 93

Total manpower trained: 600

Prototypes demonstrated: 65

Technology Transferred: 30

Objectives not realized : 10

IDP at a Glance

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AV MagnivisualizerFERTICHECKTM

De-seeding machine for custard apple

Detection of Spoilage in Stored Grain Prototype system

(EYE-ON-PELLET)

Fabric Feel by Nozzle Extraction

Functional Electrical Stimulator (FES)

Electronic Starch Indicator Multichannel EEG Recorder CMC DAQ

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Waste Management Technologies (WMT)

E-Waste (Electrical & Electronics Waste)

Industrial Hazardous & non-hazardous Wastes

Biomedical Waste, Urban & Rural Solid Waste

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT)

Digital Manufacturing - Tools, innovations, modelling

Near net shape processing for product development

Flexible scale manufacturing & Additive manufacturing

Nano materials & surface coatings, Smart Manufacturing

Wearable low power electronics & sensor Networks

— Program Areas: (1) Vehicle Systems Integration, (2) Rechargeable

Energy Storage & (3) Drives, Motors & Power Devices

Technology Platform for Electric Mobility (TPEM)

Identified areas for Technology Development

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Organization/ Programme Activity

Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) Basic research and establishing ‗Proof of Concept‘

International Division International collaborative R&D with countries that have technical

strength

Technology Development Programs Laboratory prototype development and demonstration

NSTEDB Division Technology Business Incubators

Technology Development Board (TDB) PPP model to develop and commercialize the Medical Devices

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science & Technology

(SCTIMST), Trivandrum

Centre of Excellence for supporting product development and

validation

Patent Facilitation Cell Facilitates patent filing

Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council

(TIFAC)

Working to deliver ‗Technology Vision 2035‘

Society of Biomedical Technology (SBMT) DST and DRDO

initiative

Developing affordable technologies for common man

Support Chain in DST for Technology Development

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National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI)

1. PRomotion and Acceleration of Young and Aspiring Innovators and Startups(PRAYAS) -Support from Idea to Prototype : 10 TBIs to be supported forsetting up Prayas Centres

2. Entrepreneur In Residence (EIR)-Fellowship for aspiring Entrepreneurs: 10TBIs identified for initiating EIR program

3. Technology Business Incubator (TBI) – Facilitating and nurturing tech.innovations led start-ups: 15 TBIs supported

4. Accelerator. Fast tracking a start-up ..deep engagement model of mentoring,coaching and investment 9 TBIs being supported for 15 Accelerator programs

5. Seed Support System (SSS) for startups in TBIs: Providing seed stageinvestment to startups in Incubator: 8 TBIs being supported under SSS

6. Centres of Excellence (CoE): Incubators of Excellence with state of the artfacilities to help startups go global : 6 TBIs/ Incubators to be supported

7. Research Park – An initiative driven by MHRD , though DST fully supportingRP at IIT Gandhinagar at at total cost of Rs. 90.00 Crores

8. 6 new programs supported for tapping and supporting innovators, studentproduct ideas, women entrepreneurs and hardware startups etc under variousNational Initiatives.

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Some New Challenges in the Present context

‘Make in India’

Swachh Bharat

Swastha Bharat

Start-up India, Stand-up India

Skill India

Atal Innovation Mission

Clean & Green India

Digital India

Smart Cities

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“Make in India”

“Lab to Land”

Role of Indian R&D institutes in Make in India

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Women Specific Schemes in DST

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KIRAN

Women Scientist Scheme

S&T for Women

CURIE

Women Technology

Park

Entrepreneurship

Scheme

Training & Capacity Building

Mobility

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Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancementthrough Nurturing(KIRAN)

Empowering Women Scientists

Government has introduced KIRAN as a holistic

programme to:

• Address various issues related to women scientists

such as break in Career, relocation etc.

• Provide opportunities in research, entrepreneurship,

technology development/demonstration and self

employment etc.

• Support research infrastructure development in

women universities

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Women Scientist Scheme Launched in 2002

Three Components:

WOS-A

• Research in basic and applied sciences

WOS-B

• S&T interventionfor societal benefit

WOS-C

• Self-

employment

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MOBILITY

Initiated by DST in 2016

Addresses relocation issue of womenscientists/academicians working in permanent position inGovernment organizations. It aims to provide anopportunity to such women who face difficulties inpursuing their present job due to relocation to anotherlocation within the country

‘Mobility’ refers to geographic mobility for sustenanceand career advancement of women working in S&Tdomain

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Scientific Team

Dr. Neeraj Sharma, Sc G (Head, TDT, Policy and GLP)

Dr. S Mushabir, Sc G

Ms Sobhna Bhaskaran, Sc E

Dr. Anita Aggarwal, Sc E

Mr. C. Rajadurai, Sc D

Dr. Akhilesh Mishra, Sc D

Er. Ravinder Gaur, Sc D

Dr. K K Pulicherla, Sc C

Mr. Mahinder Singh, Sc B

Dr. Sudheesh N, JA

Mr. M. Pillai, JTA

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For More Information:

www.dst.gov.in

www.serb.gov.in

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Thank You

Enhancing the role of Science, Technology &

Innovation in accelerating national development

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“No great discovery was ever made without a bold guess”

―We build too many walls and not enough bridges.‖

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Inform

Others

(Research

Report)

Interpret

Data

Analyse

Data

Collection

of

Data

Design

Study

Plan and

strategy

Choose

Topic

Theor

y

Cycle of Research

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When should the Proposal be Written?

A research proposal is not an iterative process

Substantial amount of work has to be done before a

proposal can be written

A good research proposal can be written over six to nine

months

Seek advice on your draft from faculty and peers

Research Must Convey Value

•Practical value in solving problems

•Value to policy development

•Contribution to theory

•Contribution to body of knowledge within discipline

Funding agencies often specify the nature of the ―value‖

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Some tips

Finalise your research question/ problem statement/ hypothesis

Make sure your proposal is logical.

Identify possible weaknesses in your research design, acknowledge them and explain why they are there.

Critically review/ edit your own writing, seek others help with this

Learn to read like a writer – examine structure, style, organisation etc

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Some more tips

Write with authority (ie back up your statements)

Write for clarity not „impressiveness‟

Show that you are planning your research carefully (think about pragmatic issues – agency support/ ethics/ resources you may need/ potential hurdles).

You are the expert on your topic. Help the reader to grasp your ideas.

Edit for clarity (don‟t just proofread)

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Research Proposal

Title

Introduction (inc. statement of research problem/ question/ aims objectives)

Background/ Literature Review

Research Design

- Method of data selection

- Instruments/ techniques to be used

- Methodological limitations

- Methodological significance/ innovation

- Data analysis strategy

- Ethical issues

- Timeline

- Resources required

- Expected outcomes of research

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Plan your Proposal

Decide how long each section will be

Some sections will be quite short (eg limitations, timeline etc) while other sections (eg literature review will be quite long).

The significance of sections will vary according to your particular project. You may even have some additional sections that are needed for your proposal.

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Presentation Features

If called for a presentation, then you will have approximately 15 minutes to present.

Use visuals to accentuate the main components of the proposal and consider the following timeframe

In 2 minutes highlight the purpose and the research questions.

In 1-2 minutes establish the context and purpose of the research.

In 2 minutes highlight the methodology used, including the key measures and data collection procedures.

Highlight the value as per the requirement of scheme

Project deliverables

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National GLP Compliance Monitoring Authority (NGCMA) grants GoodLaboratory Practice (GLP) certification of the laboratories/test facilities on the basisof Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Principlesof Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).

Activities of NGCMA include GLP Compliance monitoring, Capacity building onGLP and maintaining links with OECD and its Working Group on GLP.

India is a full adherent to Mutual Acceptance of Data (MAD) Agreement ofOECD w.e.f March, 2011. As a result, the data generated by the Indian GLP TestFacilities is accepted in 34 member countries of the OECD’s Working Group onGLP.

Presently, India has 31 GLP certified Test facilities, which include Pharmacompanies, agrochemical companies and Contract Research Organizations (CROs).NIPER, Mohali and CSIR Lab-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknoware the two Government labs to be GLP Certified.

INDIAN GLP PROGRAMME(www.indiaglp.gov.in)