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Industrial R&D Promotion Programme: Recognition Of In-House R&D Units

Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology

Department: Department of Scientific and Industrial Research

DSIR is operating a scheme called "Recognition of In-House R&D Units" with the objective of granting recognition & registration to in-house R&D units established by the corporate industry. The In-house R&D units are expected to be engaged in innovative research & development activities.

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About This Scheme

The Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR) is operating a scheme called "Recognition of In-House R&D Units" with the objective of granting recognition & registration to in-house R&D units established by the corporate industry. The In-house R&D units are expected to be engaged in innovative research & development activities related to the line of business of the firm, such as the development of new technologies, design & engineering, process/product/design improvements, development new methods of analysis & testing; research for increased efficiency in the use of resources, such as capital equipment, materials & energy; pollution control, effluent treatment & recycling of waste products or any other areas of research. This is the only scheme in the entire government set-up for benchmarking industrial R&D. DSIR is the nodal department for granting recognition to in-house R&D units established by corporate companies, Scientific and Industrial Research Organizations (SIROs) and registration to publicly funded research Institutions like universities, IITs, IISc, and Regional Engineering College (RECs) other than hospitals.

Benefits

The Government of India has announced a number of fiscal incentives for research and development by industry from time to time and many of these incentives are implemented through DSIR. The In-house R&D units recognised by DSIR are not only eligible for these incentives (wherever applicable) but also for receiving funds for R&D from other government departments and agencies such as DST, DBT, Deity, MoEF, MNRE, MoFPI, CSIR, ICMR, ICAR, TDB where recognition to the in-house R&D centre by DSIR is a requirement.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Complete one e-application (.pdf, generated by the system) signed by the MD/whole-time Director of the company.
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A walk-in CD containing a corporate presentation, a presentation covering the R&D unit & its activities.
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Latest annual report of the company.
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A note on the R&D activities of the R&D unit(s), highlighting the ongoing & proposed research activities, and details of past achievements/ completed research projects.
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A brief write-up on some of the major past achievements, and ongoing and future projects.
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Details of scientific personnel working in the R&D unit(s) along with qualifications & designation.
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Details of infrastructure available for research giving the date of installation & value of all major facilities.
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Layout drawing of the R&D unit vis-à-vis the plant/production unit.
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A copy of the memorandum & Articles of Association of the company (in case of newly formed companies).

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How to Apply

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Step 1: The companies desirous of seeking recognition for their in-house R&D units should apply to DSIR online through the DSIR website or through the Portal.

Step 2: After successful submission of the online application, the companies are required to submit a cover letter, a completely filled-in application form (signed by Managing Director / any Director on Board) along with requisite Annexures in pdf format (in a single attachment less than 20 MB) to the email of Dr. P.K. Dutta, Scientist ‘G’ and Head RDI, DSIR (pkdutta@nic.in)

NOTE 1: It is informed that the companies interested to apply for DSIR in-house R&D recognition for their in-house R&D unit(s) need not submit the hard copy of the application to DSIR.

NOTE 2: For any software-related problems please write to: dsirsupport@tekmindz.com or by clicking on the customer support on the right-hand top corner.

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Level: Central Government