Programmes & Schemes

Going Global Partnerships – Industry Academia Collaborative Grant 2024-25

The Industry Academia Collaborative Grant is a part of the Going Global Partnerships programme that has been initiated by the British Council to promote collaboration between industry and academia.

The objective of the grant is to catalyse industry academia partnerships that will allow academia and industry to work in sync, prepare work ready workforce, reduce on the job training cost, and make learners more employable

Programme Type: Academia Industry Partnerships

Ministry / Department: The British Council

Focus Area: product / process innovation, course / module development, research, creation of knowledge, develop employable workforce, and an opportunity for learners to work on new technologies and challenging problems.

Target Audience: Academia and Industry

Eligibility: The grant is available to all UK and Indian Higher Education Institutions and industry applicants who would like to collaborate on a larger theme in areas like (this is an indicative list and not exhaustive) product / process innovation, course / module development, research, creation of knowledge, develop employable workforce, and an opportunity for learners to work on new technologies and challenging problems. Indian Institutions may be one of the following: Government or privately funded higher education institute, recognised by state or central governments and its institutions like UGC, AICTE, or any other competent body in India. Indian institutes of eminence, Indian institutes of national importance are encouraged to apply.

Purpose: Science Popularisation

Funding Cycle: Maximum amount of grant to be awarded is up to £30,000 for twelve months.

Application Method: Online

Fellowship / Financial Assistance: £30,000

International: (Country/Agency): UK, India

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