Phase I: TePP Project Fund

Phase I: TePP Project Fund
Eligibility
· Any Indian citizen having an original idea/invention/know-how can apply. These proposals can be made by independent innovators or by start-up firms.
Scope & Support
· Proposals to convert an original idea/invention/know-how into working prototype/process.
· Proposals to demonstrate novel delivery models to take S&T innovations to rural India.
· Maximum support under this category is Rs 15,00,000/- subject to 90% of approved project cost.
Mechanism
· Initially, the proposals will be screened at the point of receipt by TePP secretariat or TUC.
· The proposals after initial Screening are assigned to officers at DSIR and TIFAC(DST) for evaluation or will be evaluated by the concerned TUC.
· The evaluated proposals are put forth to TSC for consideration. The TSC recommends the proposal for TePP support, while TPB gives approval for TePP support on file for release of necessary grant.
· The applicant has to sign "Terms & Conditions" prior to the actual release of grants-in-aid.
· For grant above Rs 5 lakhs, project will be divided into phases with clear deliverables at the end of each phase. The project will be continued into the next phase only if the performance in the preceding phase was satisfactory.
· The first release is based on assessment of need by TSC and subsequent releases are based on assessment by project monitoring committee/ authorized TUC.
· Project completion/ closure will be reported to TSC for feedback and record.
Limiting conditions
· The proposals involving software development, only patenting and for basic scientific research having no immediate commercial implications will not be accepted for consideration under TePP. Software Embedded projects and patenting along with prototype development are eligible for support. Innovative S&T delivery models will also be eligible.
· Faculty/student research projects will not be supported, however faculty start-ups and student entrepreneurs will be eligible if they have the right to commercially exploit the technology.
· Proposals of grass root innovators, herbal products (developed by grass root innovators), school children projects will be taken by NIF and not under TePP. Proposals to scientifically test the efficacy and toxicity of herbal formulations developed by innovator (other than grass root innovator) will be eligible for support. Process standardization will also be eligible for support after proving efficacy and non-toxicity.
· 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. 45.00 lakhs per annum.
· Individuals working in organizations & having innovative ideas may apply for TePP support by furnishing a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their employer.
· Manpower costs are based on actual & not exceeding 20% of the total project cost. Innovator’s salary and rental expenses for use of own facilities are not eligible for support.
· Travel costs are based on actual & not exceeding 5% of the total project cost.
Phase II: Supplementary TePP Fund
Eligibility
· Innovators who have successfully completed TePP Phase-I projects are eligible. These proposals can be made by individuals or jointly with their business partners.
Scope & Support
· Proposals aim at improving transferability potential of innovations supported under Phase-I, by carrying out such value added work like adding product features, protection by patenting, aesthetic design etc, as desired by business partner.
· Maximum support under this category is Rs 7,50,000/- subject to 90% of approved project cost.
Mechanism
· Proposals will be submitted to TePP and will be screened and evaluated by TePP officials at DSIR and TIFAC.
· The evaluated proposals are put forth to Screening Committee for consideration. The
· The applicant has to sign "Terms & Conditions" prior to the actual release of grants-in-aid.
· TePP Screening Committee(TSC) recommends the proposal for TePP support, while TPB gives approval for TePP support on file for release of necessary grant. The first release is based on assessment of need by TSC and subsequent releases are based on assessment by project monitoring committee/ authorized TUC.
· Project completion/ closure will be reported to TSC for feedback and record.
Limiting conditions
· Only TePP Phase-I innovators are eligible.\
· There is a need to involve Business partner.
· Funds will be released to Innovator.
· Manpower costs are based on actual & not exceeding 20% of the total project cost. Innovator’s salary and rental expenses for use of own facilities are not eligible for support.
· Travel costs are based on actual & not exceeding 5% of the total project cost.




TePP Prototype Centres
Scope
· Several organisations like design houses, technical institutes, incubators, engineering workshops are providing design and fabrication services to innovators, lacking those facilities and capabilities. Few of them will be selected and notified as TPC.
· TePP Prototype Centres offer a singe window service to TePP innovators to convert their idea into a function proving prototype.
· Services of these centres will be made known to the innovators.
· Where there is an agreement between innovator and TPC, it will form part of proposal submitted by innovator to TePP
· In the event the proposal is accepted for support then TePP will release prototyping charges direct to the TPC as a part of TePP support to the innovator.
Compensation
· Proposals will be invited by advertisement
· TPC will be selected by TSC.
· Intellectual property rights will remain with Innovator.
· TPC will enter into a NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement) with TePP.