Call for Proposals

IUSSTF Call for Proposal for Transforming Technology Solutions through Advanced Materials and Critical Minerals

Through a competitive grants program, the USISTEF selects and supports promising joint U.S.-India technology innovation and entrepreneurial initiatives that are commercially viable and socially relevant. These joint initiatives can originate from U.S. and Indian entities including startups, government, academic, or commercial endeavors, and any combination thereof provided they focus on applied R&D, incorporate a business plan and proof of commercial concept, and have significant sustainable commercial potential.

Eligibility: 1. Proposals must have at least one Indian and one U. S. partner for the complete duration of the proposed project. 2. At least one of the partners must be an entrepreneurial entity (preferably a small or medium-scale enterprise) and the team may include any combination of the following: a) Incorporated companies including start-ups; or b) Non-incorporated entities; or c) Academic, governmental and non-governmental research institutions or their consortia

 Last date: Friday, April 25, 2025