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DST-SERB Early Career Research Grant | Govt Grants · Startup Monk

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SERB-ECR

DST-SERB Early Career Research Grant

Up to Rs 60 lakh

Funding available

Science and Engineering Research Board grant for early career researchers at academic institutions who are building deep-tech innovations. Excellent for founders coming from IITs, IIMs, research labs wanting to commercialise research.

Eligibility Criteria

PhD-holding researchers below 40 years employed at recognised Indian universities, IITs, IISc, or national labs. Project must have commercialisation potential.

What You Get

Up to Rs 60 lakh for R and D
3-year funding period
Lab equipment purchase allowed
Research publication funding
IP filing assistance and technology transfer

Similar Schemes

BIG

BIRAC BIG Grant

Up to Rs 50 lakh

PRAYAS

NIDHI-PRAYAS Grant

Up to Rs 10 lakh

Elevate

Karnataka Elevate Startup Scheme

Rs 5 lakh to Rs 50 lakh

Apply on the official government portal

Quick Facts

Governing Body: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
Ministry / Dept: DST
Level: Central Government
Status: Ongoing

Startup Stage

IdeationValidation

Target Sectors

Deep TechBiotechPhysicsChemistry

Engineering

Computer Science