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RDI Funding via TDB: Application Process, 50% Co-Funding Rule & Mandatory Documents
Published by SCPL | Updated: July 2026 | Reading Time: 6 minutes What is the RDI Fund? India’s ₹1 Lakh Crore R&D Scheme Explained India’s Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund — worth ₹1 lakh crore — is the country’s… Continue reading
Accelerate Innovation with R&D Incentives & Government Support
Research and Development (R&D) plays a crucial role in driving innovation, improving industrial competitiveness, and enabling companies to develop new products and advanced manufacturing processes. Governments across the world, including India, offer several incentives to encourage businesses to invest in… Continue reading
Sridhar Vembu – Founder of Zoho and recipient of the Padma Shri award by Sherral Joseph
Sridhar Vembu social entrepreneur noted for introducing software and product development functions from Urban centers to rural villages in India. His company Zoho became popular after setting up offices in rural districts in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. In 2004,… Continue reading
Personality Check – Adar Poonawalla – Sherral Joseph
Adar Poonawalla was recently included in ‘Fortune magazine’s 40 under 40’ listing in the healthcare category. He recently came into limelight when the Covishield vaccine which was developed by Astra Zeneca with Oxford University began to be manufactured by the… Continue reading
BUDGET 2021-2022 HIGHLIGHTS
Health and Wellbeing There is a substantial increase in investment in Health Infrastructure and the Budget outlay for Health and Wellbeing is Rs 2,23,846 crore in BE 2021-22 as against this year’s BE of Rs 94,452 crore, an increase of 137%. The Finance Minister… Continue reading
Why Lab furniture companies shouldn’t design your lab?
Laboratories are workplaces for the conduct of scientific research. Research and development (R&D) lab design require the right layout and furnishing solutions to ensure accuracy and efficiency in a safe and productive environment. Many researchers directly contact lab furniture companies… Continue reading
Live Funding Schemes – September 2022
Empowering Scientific Discovery: The Core Research Grant (CRG) Scheme by SERB For over four decades, India’s Core Research Grant (CRG) — formerly known as the Extramural Research (EMR) scheme — has been a cornerstone in advancing frontier research across Science and Engineering. Implemented by… Continue reading
Live Funding Schemes – October 2022
In October 2022, the Indian government rolled out several key funding schemes aimed at boosting research, innovation and startup-support. These opened fresh opportunities for academia, R&D institutions, start-ups and small companies. Key schemes to note Why it matters These schemes… Continue reading
New R&D Funding scheme, check out now!!!
PRIP Scheme: Boosting Pharma & MedTech Innovation in India India’s strength in pharmaceuticals and medical technology has long been in manufacturing affordable products for the world. Now, the PRIP Scheme (Promotion of Research & Innovation in Pharma–MedTech Sector) aims to take the… Continue reading
Analyzing Union Budget 2024: Focus Areas for Research, Agriculture, and Power Sector Growth
The Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has laid out a roadmap for India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. With a strong emphasis on research, innovation, and infrastructure development, the budget aims to propel… Continue reading
