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Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme
Technology Development Fund (TDF) has been established to promote self-reliance in defence technology as a part of the 'Make in India' initiative. It is a programme of MoD (Ministry of Defence) executed by DRDO meeting the requirements of Tri-Services, Defence Production and DRDO.
The TDF Scheme will cover the following nature of products/technology development:
TPR Technology Parameter Requirement
EOI Expression of Interest
PDD Project Definition Document
PMMG Project Monitoring and Mentoring Group
DA Development Agency
Projects
The TDF Scheme extends financial support and expertise to upgrade existing products/ systems, processes and its applications by reducing production costs, improving functionality and quality by promoting Make in India, and the development of futuristic technologies with defence applications. The Scheme enlists requirements of Service Headquarters of upgrading products/ systems and futuristic defence technologies as Projects for which eligible stakeholders can apply through this platform.
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Dare to Dream
- A scheme to promote individuals and startups for innovations in Defence & Aerospace.
- DRDO provides a unique opportunity for start-ups and innovators to solve some key challenges in emerging technologies that can help boost India’s Defence & Aerospace capabilities.
- Launched on the fifth death anniversary of renowned scientist and former President of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam by the Ministry of Defence.
Objective
To unearth disruptive ideas and concepts in emerging technologies identified by DRDO for enhancing defence capabilities.
Each challenge area will have 3 winners from each category – Individual and Startup.
- Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam
Eligibility
Individual Innovators: Should be an Indian citizen above 18 years of age
Start-ups: Recognized by DPIIT and with Indian founders
Events
Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh approves fund enhancement of Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme from ₹ 10 Cr to ₹ 50 Cr per project for development of advanced and critical defence
The webinar was conducted in collaboration with SIDM and we had 130+ attendees. The audience appreciated the webinar and was really delighted with the Q&A session conducted.
With an aim to unearth disruptive ideas and concepts in emerging technologies, Invest India and DRDO in collaboration with
T-Works and T-Hub co-hosted a high-level DRDO team led by Director Nidhi Bansal to orient start-ups and MSMEs on DRDO’s Technology Development Fund Scheme.
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