Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme

What is 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.

Benefit

> **Funding Support:** - The project cost of up to INR 50,00,00,000/- will be considered for funding. - The funding may be up to 90% of the total project cost. - Industry may work in collaboration with academia or research institutions. - The funding will be linked to mutually agreed milestones. - Funds will be released either in advance against a bank guarantee of the same amount as collateral, or reimbursement based on the completion of milestones. - Subsequent installments will be released on successful completion of milestones. > **Purpose of Funding Support:** - Aims to provide financial assistance to startups for prototype development and trials. - Proposes to target nascent startups for project requirements inclusive of funding support of up to 20% to the incubators associated with the startup. - Option to create partnerships with academia, where the contribution of the academia is up to 40% of the total project effort.

Level

Central

Ministry / Dept.

Ministry Of Defence

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

- Public limited company, a private limited company, a partnership firm, a limited liability partnership, one-person company, sole proprietorship registered as per applicable Indian laws registered in India especially MSMEs and Startups. - Startup must be recognized by Department for Promotion of In

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Benefits

> **Funding Support:** - The project cost of up to INR 50,00,00,000/- will be considered for funding. - The funding may be up to 90% of the total project cost. - Industry may work in collaboration with academia or research institutions. - The funding will be linked to mutually agreed milestones. - Funds will be released either in advance against a bank guarantee of the same amount as collateral, or reimbursement based on the completion of milestones. - Subsequent installments will be released on successful completion of milestones. > **Purpose of Funding Support:** - Aims to provide financial assistance to startups for prototype development and trials. - Proposes to target nascent startups for project requirements inclusive of funding support of up to 20% to the incubators associated with the startup. - Option to create partnerships with academia, where the contribution of the academia is up to 40% of the total project effort.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

   Registration process:

2. Step 2: Online application — step 2

   Every interested Industry /Technology expert/Academia must first register on the TDF portal: https://tdf.drdo.gov.in/user/custom-popup Click on " Proceed to Login" button and then click on "Register" . Fill Name, Contact Details, Organisation Name and choose your value in "Register As" and in "Focus Area" option. Click on the Check Box For Self-declaration of being an Indian Company with 51% of stakes with a Resident Indian Citizen. Agree to the Terms and Conditions by clicking the check box. Verify the captcha then click on "Register" button.

3. Step 3: Online application — step 4

   Post-Registration process:

4. Step 4: Online application — step 5

   Visit: https://tdf.drdo.gov.in/user/custom-popup Click on "Proceed to Login" button and enter Email, Password and verify the captcha. Click on " Login" button and furnish all the details as required.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.