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"Building U.S.–India Partnerships to Drive Innovation in Critical Minerals and Quantum Technology" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Building U.S.–India Partnerships to Drive Innovation in Critical Minerals and Quantum Technology is sponsored by United States–India Science and Technology Endowment Fund (USISTEF). This call for proposals seeks to foster bilateral partnerships between U. S.
and Indian entities to accelerate the development and commercialization of transformative technologies and solutions in Critical Minerals & Supply Chain Resilience and Quantum Technologies.
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Call for Proposals on "Building U.S.-India Partnerships to Drive Innovation in Critical Minerals and Quantum Technology | Department Of Science & Technology Call for Proposals on "Building U.S.-India Partnerships to Drive Innovation in Critical Minerals and Quantum Technology >> Call for Proposals on "Building U.S.-India Partnerships to Drive Innovation in Critical Minerals and Quantum Technology As you are aware, the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) was established under an agreement between the Governments of India and the United States in March 2000.
IUSSTF is an autonomous bilateral organization jointly funded by both governments to promote science, technology, engineering, and innovation through substantive interaction among government, academia, and industry. The Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, and the U.S. Department of State are the respective nodal departments.
Drawing on their complementary strengths, India and the United States are deepening cooperation in critical and emerging technologies to drive innovation, enhance economic competitiveness, and address shared global challenges.
In alignment with the priorities of the U.S.-India TRUST ("Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology") initiative and the Pax Silica Framework - the IUSSTF , the Secretariat for the United States-India Science & Technology Endowment Fund (USISTEF) announce a Call for Proposals on " Building U.S.-India Partnerships to Drive Innovation in Critical Minerals and Quantum Technology ".
The objective of the call is to select and support promising joint U.S.-India S&T-based entrepreneurial initiatives through a competitive process that addresses the theme of " Commercializing Technologies for Societal Impact " on co-developing products or technologies that are beyond the ideation stage, high on societal impact, and have significant potential for commercialization in the thematic areas of Critical Minerals & Supply Chain Resilience and Quantum Technologies.
The grant-in-aid will provide financial support of up to INR 1,50,00,000/- (INR 15 Million or approximately USD 165,000*) per project for a duration of up to 24 months. The online submission is currently open with a deadline of 31 st July 2026 . The program brochure is attached & detailed information about the program can be accessed through our website at https://endowment.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Proposals must have at least one Indian and one U. S. partner. Primary partners from both sides must have significant and synergistic roles. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to INR 15,000,000 (approximately USD 165,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Building U.S.–India Partnerships to Drive Innovation in Critical Minerals and Quantum Technology is funded by United States–India Science and Technology Endowment Fund (USISTEF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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