Science & IT Government Schemes
114 government schemes in the science & it category, including 72 central schemes. Open any scheme for eligibility, benefits and how to apply.
Check which ones you are eligible for →"Capital Investment Subsidy: Information Technology (IT) / Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) Industries" under "Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries"
The new IT/ITES industrial unit which started production on or after 6-11-2002 are provided with subsidy on the investments made on plant and machinery @ 20% thereon subject to a maximum of ₹20,00,000/- for the large, medium, small and micro enterprises during the period of operation of the scheme.
Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship
Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) will award "Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship" to outstanding engineers to recognize, encourage and support translational research by individuals to achieve excellence in engineering, innovation and technology development.
AlCTE - Distinguished Professional Scheme
AICTE-Distinguished Professionals Scheme has been launched by the All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Education to improve the quality of Technical Education in India by utilizing the expertise of Professionals, Emeritus professors & Eminent Personalities to share their knowledge.
Artificial Intelligence
The scheme aims to promote awareness, understanding, and practical learning of Artificial Intelligence among school students from classes 9 to 12 and provide them with opportunities to participate in AI coding camps and hands-on experiments.
ASEAN-India Research Training Fellowship
The “ASEAN-India Research Training Fellowship (AI-RTF)” is a fellowship scheme initiated by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India under ASEAN-India Science & Technology Development Fund to support young talented researchers/scientists of ASEAN member countries.
Assistance to Voluntary Organisations for Promotion of the Official Languages in the Field of Law
The scheme aims to propagate and develop literature in the field of law in Hindi and other regional languages. It provides financial grants to voluntary organisations for publishing legal books, commentaries, and journals.
Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta Evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana
The scheme aims to enhance India's manufacturing capabilities and exports of traditional medicines and health promotion products under the initiative of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY): Pharmacovigilance of ASU&H Drugs Including Surveillance of Misleading Advertisements
The scheme-component aims to establish a robust safety monitoring and surveillance system for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy (ASU&H) drugs and to monitor misleading advertisements related to Ayush medicines.
Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY): Strengthening and Up-Gradation of Ayush Pharmacies and Drug Testing Laboratories to Achieve Higher Standards
The scheme-component aims to strengthen and upgrade ASU&H pharmacies and drug testing laboratories to improve quality control and manufacturing standards of Ayush drugs.
Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY): Strengthening of Central and State Regulatory Frameworks Including Technical Human Resource and Capacity Building Programs for Ayush Drugs
The scheme component aims to strengthen the regulatory framework for Ayush drugs at the Central and State/UT levels by enhancing technical manpower, capacity building, quality control systems, and regulatory infrastructure.
Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana (AOGUSY): Support for Development of Standards and Accreditation/Certification of Ayush Products and Materials in Collaboration With BIS, QCI and Other Relevant Scientific Institutions and Industrial R&D Centres
The scheme-component aims to support organizations and institutions in developing standards and accreditation frameworks for Ayush products and materials to ensure quality, safety, and scientific validation.
Biotechnology Research Innovation And Entrepreneurship Development (Bio-RIDE)
The scheme aims to foster innovation, promote bio-entrepreneurship, and strengthen India's position as a global leader in biomanufacturing and biotechnology. It provides seed funding, extramural grants, and infrastructure support to startups, enterprises, industries, and academia.
Biotechnology Young Entrepreneur Award
The “Biotechnology Young Entrepreneur Award (BYE)” is a programme to promote commercialisation of bioscience ideas among graduate/post graduate students in Biotechnology and to encourage them to develop biotechnology entrepreneurship.
Chemical Promotion Development Scheme
The scheme aims to facilitate the growth and development of the chemicals and petrochemicals industry through knowledge creation, dissemination, and excellence awards. It provides Grants-in-Aid to organisations and industry associations for conducting studies, seminars, and workshops.
Conducting Outreach Programmes in Various Fields
It aims to promote scientific awareness among students, teachers, and the general public by conducting outreach programmes and activities in various fields of science through both online and offline modes, thereby making science education and research more accessible across the state.
Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana (Scholarship For Promotion Of Aptitude & Research In Stamps As A Hobby)
"Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana" awards annual scholarships to students who have good academic records and are also pursuing 'Philately' as a hobby. The objective is to “Promote Philately among children at a young age in a sustainable manner that can reinforce and supplement the academic curriculum.
Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowships In Sciences
Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowships in Sciences was introduced by the UGC. In addition to the existing RA/PDF positions provided by various funding agencies, a need was felt for a PDF scheme running in a flexible mode, with fast track, online handling, and decision-making.
Drone Policy 2023 - Information Technology Development Agency
The policy aims to promote the use, innovation, and development of drone technology for improving service delivery and governance in Uttarakhand, while strengthening the drone ecosystem through collaboration among industry, academia, and government.
E-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows (for post graduates and above)
BIRAC’s Innovation fellows shall apply as an individual and are required to work full time at EYC. BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows are expected to initiate biotech startups. Hence, only proposals with potential to commercialize innovative products and technologies will be considered for support.
Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme
The scheme aims to provide financial incentives for manufacturing electronic components in Bharat. Through this scheme, turnover and capital expenditure-linked incentives are provided to companies and Limited Liability Partnerships.
Entrepreneurship and Development Programme
Under this scheme, interested entrepreneurs, NGOs, scientists, researchers, and teachers from across the state are provided support to convert natural resources into viable business opportunities by enhancing technology and value addition.
Establishment and Operation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Laboratories
The scheme aims to establish STEM laboratories in schools across Uttarakhand to provide students of classes 6 to 12 with hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning opportunities and strengthen their practical understanding of scientific concepts.
Establishment of Cell for SC/ST
The project is being implemented by UCOST in collaboration with Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India to empower Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe communities across Uttarakhand by addressing their fundamental challenges through scientific & technological interventions.
Fund of Funds for Startups
Launched in January 2016 under Startup India, the Fund of Funds for Startups is managed by SIDBI. It supports DPIIT-recognized startups indirectly by investing in SEBI-registered AIFs, which must invest at least twice the FFS contribution.
Goa State Working Journalists Welfare Scheme
"Goa State Working Journalists Welfare Scheme" aims to improve the welfare of working journalists retired from service in Goa and their families. It provides a monthly welfare fund of ₹ 7,500/- and family pension benefits for eligible journalists and their dependents.
Hands-on Training and Exposure Visits under Experiential Learning
The scheme aims to provide free one-week residential hands-on certificate training programs to undergraduate, postgraduate students, researchers, and faculty members, including accommodation and meals.
High Risk - High Reward Research
The Scheme for Funding "High Risk - High Reward Research" aims at supporting proposals that are conceptually new & risky, & if successful, expected to have a paradigm-shifting influence on the S&T.
IGSTC Industrial Fellowship- Post Doctoral Industrial Fellowship
This programme is aimed at encouraging Postdoctoral researchers/fresh PhDs in S&T with appreciable track record and having aptitude for applied research and technology development.
India BPO Promotion Scheme
The scheme aims to create employment opportunities and promote investment in the IT/ITeS sector by establishing BPO/ITeS units in smaller cities. Through this scheme, financial support in the form of Viability Gap Funding is provided to eligible companies.
Indo-French Postdoctoral Research Programme for Women in Science
This programme will provide a platform for women candidates to engage & work with Indian/French scientific communities with an aim to accelerate their talented instincts towards carrying out advanced studies and research in the frontier areas of Science & Technology.
Indo-French Visiting/Mobility Programme for Women in Science
This programme will encourage women candidates to work with the Indian/French scientific communities with an aim to accelerate their talented instincts towards carrying out advanced studies and research in the frontier areas of Science & Technology.
Industrial R&D Promotion Programme: Recognition Of In-House R&D Units
DSIR is operating a scheme called "Recognition of In-House R&D Units" with the objective of granting recognition & registration to in-house R&D units established by the corporate industry. The In-house R&D units are expected to be engaged in innovative research & development activities.
Innovation In Science Pursuit For Inspired Research (INSPIRE) - Faculty Fellowship
The "INSPIRE FACULTY FELLOWSHIP" component provides opportunities to 100 persons every year with Ph.D. qualifications in the age group of 27-32 years for 5 years to carry out research in both basic and applied science areas including engineering, medicine, agriculture, and veterinary sciences.
IT Incubation Centre - Information Technology Development Agency
The scheme aims to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in the fields of Information Technology, Medical Technology, Electronics, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, and related sectors by providing a supportive ecosystem for startups.
IT Policy and Amendments-2020 - Information Technology Development Agency
The policy aims to promote the growth of IT, ITES, Internet Service Provider, and Telecom Service Provider industries in Uttarakhand by supporting startups, and creating employment opportunities for local youth through policy incentives and initiatives.
IT Saksham Yuva Scheme
The Haryana Government is to provide employment opportunities to youths (graduate/post-graduate applicants) from engineering and IT backgrounds who shall undertake the Haryana IT Program (specially designed short-term courses) for the duration of a minimum of 3 months offered.
J.C. Bose Fellowship
The “J.C. Bose fellowship” is awarded to active scientists in recognition of their outstanding performance. The fellowship is scientist-specific and very selective.
Junior Research Fellowship In Engineering & Technology
The scheme "Junior Research Fellowship in Engineering & Technology" by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Higher Education is meant for candidates who wish to pursue research leading to a Ph.D. degree in engineering and technology.
Junior Research Fellowship In Sciences, Humanities, And Social Sciences
The scheme of Junior Research Fellowship in Sciences, Humanities, and Social Science by UGC, Dept. of Education, is open to candidates who qualify for the National Eligibility Test-Junior Research Fellowship(NET-JRF) of the UGC and the UGC-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (UGC-CSIR).
Kerala State Young Scientist Awards
The “Kerala State Young Scientist Awards” by the KSCSTE are intended to honour talented young Scientists in recognition of their outstanding contributions in any branch of science and technology coming within the purview of the Council.
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana
The KVPY is a national fellowship program in basic sciences, initiated and funded by the Department of Science and Technology to attract exceptionally motivated students to pursue basic science courses and a research career in science.
KSCSTE Emeritus Scientist Scheme
The scheme “KSCSTE Emeritus Scientist Scheme” helps to provide opportunity to superannuated outstanding scientists to pursue research in their respective field of specialization and to harness their knowledge and erudition for the development of State.
Lab on Wheels
This program has been launched to promote & popularize science education among school students and youth studying science subjects across all 13 districts of Uttarakhand.
Market Development Assistance
The scheme aims to promote organic fertilizers produced at Bio-Gas and Compressed Bio-Gas plants under the Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan initiative. It provides Market Development Assistance of ₹1,500/- per Metric Tonne to manufacturing and marketing entities of organic fertilizers.
Mobility Scheme
The Mobility Scheme is aimed to provide an opportunity to women scientists who are facing difficulties in their present job due to relocation (marriage, transfer of husband to any other location within the country, attending ailing parents, and accompanying children studying in different city).
Mukhyamantri Uchcha Shiksha Shodh Protsahan Yojana
The scheme aims to promote high-quality, interdisciplinary research in higher education institutions across state. The broad subject areas for research include Science, Arts & Humanities, Home Science, & Commerce & Management, while proposals in interdisciplinary subject areas are also encouraged.
National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) Research Associates Scheme
NCCS engages young scholars as Research Associates to contribute in development of Telecom Security eco system with in India by providing an opportunity to them to work in areas like Telecom Security Standard development, Lab recognition and Security Certification of telecom products.
National Post Doctoral Fellowship
The “National Post Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF)” was launched by the Science and Engineering Research Board, Government of India to identify motivated young researchers and provide them support for doing research in frontier areas of science and engineering.
National Science Chair- Science Leadership
The main aim of the scheme is to recognise active eminent senior resident Indian superannuated scientists for their outstanding contributions both nationally and internationally, in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) & Medicine, to promote excellence and growth in R&D.
National Science Chair- Scientific Excellence
The main aim of the scheme is to recognize active eminent senior resident Indian superannuated scientists for their outstanding contributions both nationally and internationally, in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) & Medicine, to promote excellence and growth in R&D.
Organization of Various Conclaves and Felicitations to Encourage Women, Women Scientists, Teachers and Young Students
The scheme aims to promote and enhance scientific attitude and skill development of women, women scientists, teachers, and young students of the state by organizing conclaves and felicitating them.
Overseas Visiting Doctoral Fellowship
The objective of the scheme is to build national capacity in frontier areas of Science and Engineering, which are of interest to India by providing research training to PhD students admitted in the Indian institutions in overseas universities / institutions of repute.
Paired Early Career Fellowship in Applied Research
PECFAR is a fellowship to facilitate a two-way exchange of young early-career Indian and German researchers through short visits for networking and exploring avenues for collaboration and innovation in applied research.
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Vigyaan Gram Sankul Pariyojana
The project aims to promote sustainable rural development through the application of science & technology to enhance livelihoods in selected villages throughout Uttarakhand. Under the project, rural development initiatives are implemented through the formation of village clusters across the state.
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award
The scheme aims to provide national recognition, financial incentives, and professional encouragement to Indian citizens and institutions contributing significantly to telecom development and its application in sectors such as agriculture, health, education, and commerce.
Partial Travel Support Scheme
The Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology & Environment (HIMCOSTE), has a scheme for providing partial travel assistance to deserving bright young Scientists and Research Scholars working in state
Patrakar Kritadnyata Nidhi Scheme (Journalist Benevolent Fund)
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to journalists in Goa for emergencies like medical treatment, marriage, and education. Benefits include aid up to ₹2,00,000/and scholarships for dependents. Eligible journalists must be registered and working in Goa for at least three years.
Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant
This programme is initiated by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) to assist researchers to initiate their research career in a new institution with a flexible budget and progressive initiatives for ease of doing research.
Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme - For Fellows
The scheme is a flagship national initiative that aims to attract & engage leading Indian-origin researchers, scientists & professionals from abroad & place them at premier government higher education institutions & national research laboratories in India to undertake cutting-edge research.
PRISM (Promoting Innovations in Individuals, Start-ups and MSMEs): Category-2: Fabrication of Working Model/Process Know-how/Testing & Trial/Patenting/Technology Transfer
The scheme aims to promote innovations in individuals, start-ups, and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (PRISM). It offers financial support (up to ₹20,00,000/-) for Indian Citizens working on innovation projects requiring fabrication of working models, patenting, or technology transfer.
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