Phase II: Supplementary TePP Fund (STF)

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 maximum 90% of approved project cost.

Mechanism

Proposals will be submitted to TUC ( TePP Outreach Centre) and will be screened and evaluated by the concerned TUC.

The evaluated proposals submitted by TUC are put forth to TePP Screening Committee (TSC) for consideration.

Innovator will be given an opportunity to make presentation to TSC.

If TSC recommends the proposal for TePP support, it will be processed on file for approval and release of grant. The first release is based on assessment of need by TePP official and subsequent releases are based on assessment by project monitoring committee/ authorized TUC.

The applicant has to sign "Terms & Conditions" prior to the actual release of grants-in-aid.

Project completion/ closure will be reported to TSC for feedback and record.