a. The scheme offers financial assistance to individuals and organizations for conducting research and innovation in the field of disability.
b. Focus areas include:
Development of assistive devices and technologies
Diagnostic tools
Innovative solutions for rehabilitation and empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)
Studies on priority areas in the disability sector
a. Financial support covers:
Research infrastructure and equipment
Field surveys, product development, clinical trials
Cost of publications, documentation
Pilot testing and deployment of innovations
Training of staff involved in the project
b. Encourages original, impactful, and scalable research for empowerment of PwDs.
a. Type of Applicants:
Individual researchers (from academia, R&D institutions, NGOs)
Organizations/Institutes/Universities/Startups working in disability-related areas
b. Disability Type:
All benchmark disabilities as defined under RPwD Act 2016
c. Income Criteria:
No income limit applicable
Not Applicable
Research proposal with:
Project synopsis
Detailed budget
Team member credentials
Work plan & milestones
Declaration that no parallel funding is being availed
Compliance certificates per DEPwD guidelines