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ActiveDepartment of Science & Technology, Government of India · 2026

Research Development and Innovation Fund (RDI Fund)

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Agency: Department of Science & Technology, Government of India
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Status: Active
Eligibility: Alternative investment funds (AIFs), development finance institutions (DFIs), non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), and focused research organisations (FROs).

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Research Development and Innovation Fund (RDI Fund) is sponsored by Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. Aims to catalyse private sector investment in R&D, supporting transformative projects in sunrise and strategic sectors.

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Department of Science & Technology Research Development and Innovation Scheme a game changer in the world of research and innovation. This scheme, with a corpus of Rs. 1 lakh crore will have a major impact on emerging and sunrise sectors.

It will also boost private sector participation in the world of R&D. Turn Your Idea into India’s Next Breakthrough! Empowering Private R&D & Deep-Tech Startups The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) invites Indian companies, startups, and research consortia to access concessional loans or equity funding.

Focus areas include deep-tech, AI, space, green energy... Research Development and Innovation Fund Special Purpose Fund under ANRF. Research Development and Innovation (RDI) will be a game changer in the world of research and innovation.

This scheme, with a corpus of Rs. 1 lakh crore impact on emerging and sunrise sectors. It will also boost private sector participation in the world of R&D.

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You are advised to submit your applications before this date and time, to avoid last minute rush. RDI Fund – Second Level Fund Manager Applications The revised Implementation Guidelines, NIA, and FAQs will be uploaded on the RDIF website by January 7, 2026. The application portal will be open on January 12, 2026, and the deadline for submission has been extended to January 31, 2026.

Click Here to Apply for SLFM (Second Level Fund Manager). For any query regarding the NIA, Forms and documents etc. for Second-Level Fund Managers or any other information related to the RDI Fund, please contact us @ Research Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF) is a flagship initiative under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. Designed to accelerate investment in India's R&D and Innovation ecosystem.

Shall support private sector enterprises, startups, and industries working in sunrise and strategic sectors to transform ideas into globally competitive technologies and Approved by the Union Cabinet on 1 July 2025, the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme aims to catalyse private sector investment in R&D with a total outlay of ₹1 lakh crore over six years, including ₹20,000 crore in FY 2025-26.

Launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister at ESTIC 2025 on 3 November 2025, the RDI Fund represents India’s largest investment in research-led innovation. It aims to accelerate breakthrough technologies and advance the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The scheme supports transformative, high-TRL projects, acquisition of critical technologies, and the creation of Deep-Tech Funds.

Priority areas include energy security and transition, and climate action, quantum technologies, robotics, AI and its application in agriculture, biotechnology, health, space, and the digital economy, along with other strategic and self-reliance-oriented sectors vital to India’s innovation-driven growth.

Encourage the private sector to scale up RDI in sunrise domains and in other sectors relevant for economic security, strategic purpose and self-reliance. Finance transformative projects at higher levels of Technology Readiness Level (TRL 4 and above). Support the acquisition of technologies which are critical or of high strategic importance.

Facilitate the establishment of a dedicated Energy security and transition, and "Deep Technology" including quantum computing, robotics, and space Artificial Intelligence and its application across agriculture, health, and education Biotechnology, biomanufacturing, synthetic biology, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices Digital economy including digital Catalysing research-driven entrepreneurship Enabling technology self-reliance Enhanced National Strategic autonomy in critical technologies and sectors.

Driving sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Alternative investment funds (AIFs), development finance institutions (DFIs), non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), and focused research organisations (FROs) may apply for RDIF funding, to invest in Indian companies and startups advancing RDI-intensive technologies.

Eligibility Requirements

Alternative investment funds (AIFs), development finance institutions (DFIs), non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), and focused research organisations (FROs).

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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Alternative investment funds (AIFs), development finance institutions (DFIs), non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), and focused research organisations (FROs). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Research Development and Innovation Fund (RDI Fund) is funded by Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

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