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Competitive Research Grants (Grand Challenge Fund, Rapid Technology Transfer Grant, Local Challenge Fund, Technology Transfer Support Fund, Innovative & Collaborative Research Grant, National Research Programme for Universities, Technology Development Fund, Problem Based Applied Interdisciplinary Research Programme, RAPID Research & Innovation Initiative, CPEC- Collaborative Research Grant) is sponsored by Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. These competitive research grants aim to promote the utilization of R&D outcomes in economic development through export promotion and import substitution, contributing to foreign exchange savings in Pakistan.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual researchers/lone innovators/startups, consortium research groups, and collaborative research projects between academia, R&D organizations, and industry in Pakistan. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Competitive Research Grants (Grand Challenge Fund, Rapid Technology Transfer Grant, Local Challenge Fund, Technology Transfer Support Fund, Innovative & Collaborative Research Grant, National Research Programme for Universities, Technology Development Fund, Problem Based Applied Interdisciplinary Research Programme, RAPID Research & Innovation Initiative, CPEC- Collaborative Research Grant) is funded by Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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