Ministry of Science and Technology

INVITES PROPOSALS FROM INDIVIDUAL INNOVATORS UNDER TECHNOPRENEUR PROMOTION PROGRAMME (TePP)

The Ministry of Science & Technology has launched a novel programme known as "Technopreneur Promotion Programme (TePP)" jointly operated by Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR),Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) and Department of Science & Technology (DST) to tap the vast innovative potential of the citizens of India. TePP will be a crucible to promote individual innovators to become technology based entrepreneurs (Technopreneurs).

Who can apply?

Any Indian citizen having an original idea/invention/know-how can apply.

What proposals are eligible?

	Proposals from individual innovators to convert an original idea/invention/know-how into working prototype/processes. These proposals can be made by individuals or jointly with sponsoring organizations.
	Interested individual(s) may apply to TePP for support giving complete details as per the enclosed format. The application should be submitted in five copies.
	The proposal(s) having sketchy details/incomplete applications/ applications without signature will be rejected. No correspondence will be entertained in respect of rejected proposals. The applicant, however, will be informed in due course.
	The proposals involving software development/only patenting and for basic scientific research projects having no immediate commercial implications will not be accepted for consideration under TePP. While making proposals to TePP, an innovator must ensure that the proposed idea will have possible commercial potential. Mere possession of idea(s), doesn’t entitle any one to avail TePP support.
	The proposals from the owner of a ‘Start-up’ company/industry may be considered for TePP support, if the annual turnover of the company/industry doesn’t exceed Rs. 30.00 lakhs per annum.
	Individuals working in organisations & having innovative ideas may apply for TePP support by furnishing a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their employer.
	In general, only one proposal from an individual innovator would be considered at a time. The proposals received will be subjected to departmental screening.
	TePP considers financial support to the short-listed innovative & novel proposals on the basis of expert evaluation under two broad categories : (i.) ‘Technopreneurship’ (support limited to Rs. 50,000/-); (ii.) other category (support beyond Rs. 50,000/-, but not exceeding Rs. 5.00 lakhs). TePP selected innovators/inventors have to put 10% as cash contribution against the sanctioned amount, as their own share to the project proposals. Proof/supporting document will be required with the application and along with the willingness towards such a contribution. The upper limits in both the cases are indicative only. It does not guarantee/ensure for the support to the tune of Rs. 50,000/- or Rs. 5.00 lakhs. The decision regarding actual support/categorisation depends on the merits of the proposals and the support amount considered varies from case to case, as evaluated by the TePP Screening committee. The above limit for the cost of proposal will be limited to about Rs. 10.00 lakhs. The TePP support being limited to as indicated above. In such case, remaining funds will have to be arranged by the innovator.

How TePP can help you?
Selected projects will be provided financial support to undertake the above developments, initial support such as patents, designs etc. and guidance, scientific/technical consultancy, fabrication assistance, networking with related research lab/institutes and demonstration for users as required.

Other related information:

	The proposals, once rejected on technical grounds may not be re-considered. The decision of the TePP Screening Committee will be final in this regard.
	Fabrication assistance/work sub-contracted required from others is considered under TePP. However, the rent of own house/own accommodation, own salary/stipend, rent of own workshop, salary of assistants etc. are not payable out of the TePP grant. The individual(s) may pay such money’s from their own resources.
	Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification/rejection of the application.

Interested individuals may contact at the address given below for further information giving details of the work done so far, the proposed project, including title of the project, objectives, project cost, support sought, duration, names and role of other agencies including R&D laboratories if any, action plan, market demand, expected commercial output and techno-economic benefits in the given format

The Head,
Technopreneur Promotion Programme (TePP),
Ministry of Science and Technology,
Department of Scientific & Industrial Research(DSIR),
Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road,
NEW DELHI - 110 016.

URL: http://www.tifac.org.in/do/spec/tepp/tepp.htm