Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR)

What it is

Identify, develop, demonstrate and commercialize advanced or disruptive energy-sector technologies through coordinated research, industry participation, startup pilots and technology-transfer pathways.

What you get

• MAHIR call-defined outcome-linked R&D and startup pilot support

Who it is for

• the proposal must address an approved MAHIR research area or a disruptive technology relevant to the future power or energy sector
• the project must have substantial research and innovation content and a clearly defined implementation plan
• the expected outcome should be a demonstrable product, prototype, technology or other call-defined deliverable
• the applicant must satisfy the specific current RFP, call or proposal format and pass technical, financial and committee evaluation
• Indian startups may be considered for pilot projects and commercialization, subject to the applicable approved project and agreement terms

Not eligible if

• The first call closed on 20 January 2024; there is no open call right now.
• MAHIR is not an automatic grant, subsidy or individual startup entitlement
• funding, milestones, tranche schedule, project duration, selection method and eligible costs are call- and agreement-specific
• the Office Memorandum states that developed technology IP is shared with the Government of India and research agency, and startup pilots have applicable IP-sharing conditions
• proposals must not duplicate already funded work or be partly or fully financed by another Government grant where the call certificate requires that declaration

How to apply

1. 1
   Map the technology to a MAHIR domain

   Confirm the current call's research area or disruptive-technology route and explain the future power or energy-sector impact.

   Official step
2. 2
   Verify the current call or RFP

   The reviewed first call is closed. Use only a new official CPRI call, RFP or mission notice as the actionable route.

   Official step
3. 3
   Prepare the technical and financial proposal

   Prepare objectives, methodology, facilities, collaborators, quarterly milestones, budget, deliverables, prior work, institutional approvals and IP or non-duplication declarations.

   Official step
4. 4
   Submit and retain approval records

   Submit exactly as the current call directs and retain scrutiny, committee, agreement, milestone, fund-release, IP and reporting records.

   Official step

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