CHANAKYA TECHNOLOGY TRANSLATION FELLOWSHIP

The CHANAKYA Technology Translation Fellowship Program (TTFP) supports techno-commercially focused doctorates in enhancing existing technologies. It offers funding for translational developments aimed at securing funding for product commercialization, through collaboration with the IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation. The Fellows will closely work with DRISHTI CPS team, faculty advisors, and professionals working in similar and complementary industries to advance commercialization efforts and build world class technologies. Additional funding is available to pursue research avenues.

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DURATION
Two Years (Subject to reviews)

PROGRAM OFFERINGS

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OPPORTUNITIES

Fellow would get pilot opportunities with partners from the network from different industries.

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SUPPORT SERVICES

Support through world-class lab access and business mentorship.

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Access to high quality infrastructure space for program duration at IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation.

FUNDING SUPPORT

Remuneration

Grant support

Fellowship upto Rs. 1,25,000/- per month (Consolidated)

Research Support

Honorarium

Additional funds available for research publication, and travel.

FOCUS AREA

  • Digital Healthcare
  • Building Fundamental AI Models
  • Handling Bigdata
  • System Simulation/Modeling
  • System Visualization
  • Manufacturing : Smart Manufacturing , Industry 4.0 and beyond

ELIGIBILITY

  1. The applicant should be an Indian citizen.
  2. The applicant must have obtained a Ph.D. degree from a recognized University.
  3. Upper age limit: 35 years on the last date of application.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

  1. The selected fellow will be expected to file an idea patent (provisional/complete) on a project-aligned idea and carry out the R&D necessary to realize it during the fellowship tenure.
  2. After completion, the work should be considered to be minimum at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) – 4.
  3. Clear articulation of how the work advances Industry 4.0/Smart Manufacturing or healthcare impact.
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SELECTION PROCEDURE

The following broad procedure would be followed for the selection of the CHANAKYA TT Fellows:

  1. Candidates those who have obtained PhD in technology and scientific domains, can submit applications using the following link:Click Here
  2. The shortlisting of applicants would be through a ‘peer review’ process wherein the applications would be initially reviewed by IITI DRISHTI CPS Team.
  3. Based on this review, the shortlisted candidates would need to present their proposed idea highlighting the end product (hardware/software), the scope for patent/commercialization, end/target customers, current TRL, expected end TRL, proposed budget, etc. Candidates must also highlight their vision for IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation and plan to meet the same.
  4. A selection committee constituted for the purpose would assess the applicants, based on the strength of their profiles, and interview.