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Department of Science and Technology (DST)

Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs for Development of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) Communities

GrantIdeation · Prototype / PoC · Seed / Early stageStartup-relevant
Support type
Grant
Best suited for
Incubation / Livelihood Innovation
How much
Project-based; amount varies by sanctioned STI hub
Where you apply
dst.gov.in

What is this scheme?

STI Hubs support local institutions in using science, technology, and innovation to improve livelihoods, preserve community knowledge, and create practical development solutions for SC and ST communities.

Objectives

  • To capture the weakest linkages in the predominant livelihood systems of the SC and ST Communities and improving the livelihoods through Science and Technological intervention.
  • To harness, document, research, validate and conserve the Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS), skills and practices of different communities through inputs of science and technology.

Who can apply (eligibility)

  • Local Academic or S&T institutions, R&D Labs, S&T based Voluntary Organizations (NGOs) etc. having majority of SC or ST population in their catchment area.

What do you get?

  • Financial support to establish an STI Hub.
  • This support can be used for equipment purchase, creation of small infrastructure, and common facility centres / construction costs for setting up the hub, as per DST norms.

How to apply

Please visit the DST website to know more: https://dst.gov.in/callforproposals/science-technology-and-innovation-sti-hubs-development-scheduled-caste-sc-and

Apply on dst.gov.in (opens in a new tab)

You will leave iHub India. Applications are made directly to Department of Science and Technology — iHub India is not part of the process.