India, Feb. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) under DST has strengthened Industry- Academia linkages through various programs. One key mechanism to bridge the gap between academic research and market-ready products is structured support across Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). Under the new framework, ANRF supports research from basic and early-stage development, i. e., up to TRL-4, while the RDI scheme, launched with an outlay of Rs.1 lakh crore, funds projects from TRL-4 and above to advance prototypes, scale up and commercialisation. This coordinated approach ensures a smooth transition from laboratory research to commercially deployable technologies, strengthening I...