Indo-US Joint Clean Energy Research and Development Center (JCERDC) is proposed to be established under a joint initiative between the Government of India and the US Department of Energy. The center is envisaged to undertake collaborative R & D to advance clean energy technologies by teams of scientists, technologists and engineers from India and the United States, and related joint activities, needed to deploy clean energy technologies. To achieve this objective, the Indo-US JCERDC will support multi-institutional network project costs using public-private partnership model of funding support.
The initial priority areas under the Indo-US JCERDC are:
- Solar Energy
- Second Generation Biofuels
- Energy Efficiency of Buildings
Letters of Intent to participate in the JCERDC are invited from Indian academia, research institutions and industry partners together in a consortia mode.
ELIGIBLE GROUPS
- Awards will be made to a consortium with the knowledge and experience to undertake first-rate collaborative research programs. These consortia will leverage existing resources and physical infrastructure.
- The application should be jointly submitted by the U.S.-Indian researchers who would be members of the Consortia based on their mutual interests, priorities and strength.
On receiving the LOI, a prestakeholder meet will be organized, following which the final call for proposal will be made. Funding will be competitively awarded through a joint review process, solely on the basis of the merit and feasibility of the final proposal.
The program will be coordinated by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India and administered through the binational Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (lUSSTF).
Submission Deadline: 26 September 2010
For more details visit: www.indousstf.org
Look into the FUTURE !
The Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Bombay presents Eureka!2010, Asia’s largest business plan competition as certified by CNN. With a total prize money of Rs. 21 lakhs (50000 USD), free legal and financial consultancy, intensive mentoring and an online platform to provide solutions to participants’ queries, Eureka! 2010 is truly a road to enterprise.
To register, visit: www.ecell.in/eureka
The winners of Eureka! 2010 will get a chance to pitch their idea in front of a panel of investors and Venture Capitalists from Indian Angel Network and Mumbai Angels. All the participants will also get access to the Knowledge Library of the Mentor Square by registering for Eureka! 2010. IBM has associated with Eureka! 2010 and will provide IBM softwares to the qualified teams for development, testing & training purposes, through the worldwide Academic Initiatives program. The top 50 teams will be provided intensive mentoring for a period of more than 6 months with free Financial and Legal Consultancy by Firms like Nishith Desai Associates, Sand Hill Counsel and India Nivesh. The final winners will avail extensive mentorship program by Mentorsquare for 3 months.
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Team E-Cell
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Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) proposes to strengthen the interface between industry, R&D Establishments and academic institutions and provide support for the journey from proof of concept to commercialization. Support could be 50% of eligible project cost or higher, if justified.
Last Date for submission of Applications is 30 September 2010
More information on their website www.dsir.gov.in
Call for Proposals – 14th Batch
The Department of Biotechnology invites proposals frm Bio-tech Industries / Entrepreneurs for innovative early stage concepts for commercialization.
Last date for submission of proposals is 15th October 2010.
Visit their website at www.dbtindia.nic.in or www.sbiri.nic.in
Prior art search is a pre-requisite for patent filing.
Prior art search helps scientists/inventors
- In avoiding duplication of R&D efforts
- Focusing R&D on specific problems and
- Updating the latest technologies in area of interest.
C-DAC intends to assist SMEs in ICT/electronics/computer/software Sector in Patent Prior Art Search and invention analysis. Objective of this assistance is to motivate Indian SMEs to file more Indian and Foreign patents.
With the support from Department of Information Technology(DIT), Government Of India, assistance in terms of Patent Prior Art Search & invention analysis will be provided free of charge initially upto 31/12/2010.
In case you wish to avail this free assistance, please write/send email on ryd@cdac.in so that we can send you form for filling and completing certain formalities for further necessary action.
Former President APJ Abdul Kalam called him a ‘true scientist’. Mitticool, a clay refrigerator that works without electricity had turned the world’s attention to its creator Mansukhbhai Prajapati, a craftsman based in Gujarat.
Presenting the national award to Mansukhbhai in 2009, President Pratibha Patil appreciated his work and asked him for a Mitticool. Scientists and journalists from across the world have visited his unit to see how he makes eco-friendly products at a low cost. A school drop-out, he has achieved a feat that many in the world envy today.
The simple and unassuming Mansukhbhai is not keen on money. His ambition is to make more low-cost and eco-friendly products for the masses. “A good majority of Indians cannot buy a fridge as it is expensive. Besides this, electricity bills and maintenance cost is also high. Mitticool is an eco-friendly product which has no maintenance costs. It also retains the original taste of vegetables, says Mansukhbhai who has sold 1500 units so far.
“I failed in the tenth standard. But I was not disappointed as I knew that I was capable of making something new,” says Mansukhbhai who holds a patent for Mitticool.
People who considered him as incapable, now look up to him. They say, “you are the pride of our community!” He has been popularising earthen products since 1988. The only drawback for him is the lack of stores to sell them. The products are mostly available in Gujarat and in some stores in Mumbai and Pune only. Besides, the low-cost fridge, he has developed a water filter, non-stick tava and a pressure cooker all made of clay. And he has many more innovative ideas.
Unlocking Potential. Igniting Ideas. Empowering Actions.
The Foundation For Youth Social Entrepreneurship (FYSE) inspires the next generation of young Changemakers and invests in, incubates, accelerates and mentors high potential young social entrepreneurs in Asia Pacific to solve our most pressing social and environmental problems and to bring prosperity to the region.
By providing a range of tailored support including a fellowship for Asia Pacific’s high potential young social entrepreneurs; entrepreneurship and social innovation training; and research & consulting we aim to drive the field of youth social entrepreneurship in the region.
Boman Irani is all set to host a business game show, The Pitch, that aims to encourage budding entrepreneurs. The 10-episode show will eliminate one contestant every day and the winner would be awarded Rs. 5 crores to start his business. The show which will be telecast on business news channel UTV Bloomberg, will shortlist 10 people with entrepreneurial skills.
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