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Research, Development and Innovation Fund

Ministry of Science and TechnologyLaunched — Finalised guidelines with TDB and BIRAC appointed as fund managers.Science and TechnologyLaunched: 2026-03-11
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About the Scheme

A ₹1 lakh-crore fund launched by the Ministry of Science & Technology via the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) to provide two-tier funding for TRL-4+ startups and deep-technology projects, bridging the gap between research and market implementation.

Target Beneficiaries: Tech start-ups, private industry projects, and researchers in sectors like digital agriculture.

✦Key Features

  • ₹1 lakh-crore corpus
  • Two-tier funding model (Special Purpose Fund and State Level Fund Managers)
  • Managed by Technology Development Board (TDB) and BIRAC
  • Focus on deep-technology and digital agriculture

★Benefits

  • Funding for TRL-4+ startups and industry projects
  • Channelling private investment into high-risk, deep-technology projects
  • Support for digital agriculture and innovation ecosystems

Exam Relevance

GS Paper: GS3

Prelims Relevance3%
Mains Relevance3%