NM-ICPS (TIH)

Technical Document

1. Executive Summary
[ (i) Description of the Hub, (ii) Intellectual focus, (iv) proposed activities (iv)
integration, (v) short and long-term research and translation goals]

2. Previous Experience in the proposed area

(Include research undertaken, projects implemented/ongoing, collaborative
initiatives)

3. Planned Activities
1. Knowledge Generation

(Description of Basic/Applied Research to be undertaken; include current status of

research and development in the proposed area, rationale and impact of the
proposed work)

2. Technology/Product Development
(Description of the proposed technologies/ products to be developed, the need, risks
associated, competitive advantage, market opportunity, licencing opportunity and
plan for commercialization)
3. Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Start-up Ecosystem
(Plans for innovation ecosystem, catalysing, mentoring and supporting best practises
in entrepreneurship and technology translation. Plans for creation of TBI or linkage
with existing TBI)
4. HRD and Skill Development
(Proposed activities in development of human resource. Plan for involvement of
students and researchers in the proposed work)

4. National/ International Collaboration

(Details of existing/proposed collaboration in the domain area - both national and
international. Mechanism to be adopted for productive interactions and knowledge
transfer)

5. Industry Collaboration/ Partnership

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(Details of existing collaboration/ partnership in the proposed domain area,

objectives, targets, kind of support, etc. Plans for future collaboration/ partnership
with industry)

6. Facilities

(Mention the facilities and resources available with the HI that could be shared by the
Hub and facilities planned to be created with DST Support)

7. TIH Team Expertise

(Area of expertise of team members, their role and contribution to demonstrate that
the team has the capability to accomplish the objectives)

7.1 Expertise available with the team members in executing the project

7.2 Summary of roles and responsibilities of all team members

Area of Roles/
S.No. Name of Team Member
Expertise Responsibilities

8. Activity plan: Targets, Milestones on Timeline / GANTT Chart

(Detailed plan for five years is not possible at this stage as the TIH has to evolve
based on external conditions. Sufficient detail for the initial three years may be given
to know that a strategic and structured approach is being followed. An indication of
milestones targeted for the final two years may be outlined)

9. Management plan

(Plans for administration of the hub with details of structure)

10. Plan for revenue generation and sustainability

(Plans for developing a responsive system that explore research trends/ market
needs and tailor technology solutions to specific requirements. Revenue routes to be
adopted for revenue generation and long-term sustainability)