MeitY calls for project proposals for R&D in cybersecurity

Cyber Security Research and Development (CSRD) Group, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has invited proposals for research and development in thrust areas including Digital Forensics, IOT Security, Data Security, Mobile Security and Network and System Security.

The proposals may be submitted by an individual institution or in a consortium model, with defined milestones/ timelines and roles of individual institutions.

“The R&D project proposals for Grants-In-aid support may be submitted by researchers/Scientists/ Engineers/ Technologists and faculty members working in Universities/ Academic institutions/ Registered Scientific Societies/ R&D institutions/ Laboratories/Autonomous R&D organizations of the Government with due approval of competent authority,” said the invite.

The selection of the proposal would essentially focus on new technology development leading to prototypes/ products aligned with the above thrust areas.

“Delivery (for pilot scale demonstration, field trial/deployment and commercialization) within 24 months. The proposal should target development of Technology readiness level (TRL) level of 4 or higher.”

A Working Group on CSRD would consider the proposals for feasibility and carry out technical and financial evaluation and accordingly recommend for financial support by MeitY.

“Appraised projects are processed further based on the recommendations of the Working Group and the priority areas of the ministry.”

Proforma for submission of proposal: (https://www.meity.gov.in/proforma-submitting-rd-project-proposal), may be sent by the Chief Investigator (CI), duly forwarded by the Head of the Institution in Soft copy by email@ [email protected] by March 22, 2024.
CT Bureau