The British Council in India has launched a new initiative called the Going Global Partnerships – Industry Academia Collaborative Grant. This grant aims to foster collaboration between industry and academia in India, with the goal of promoting innovation and driving economic growth.
The grant will provide funding for collaborative projects that bring together industry partners and academic institutions. These projects can focus on a variety of areas, including research and development, knowledge transfer, and skills development.
By bringing together industry and academia, the grant aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice, and to support the development of innovative solutions to real-world problems. It also aims to enhance the employability of students by providing them with opportunities to work on industry-relevant projects.
To be eligible for the grant, industry partners must have a presence in India and be willing to collaborate with an academic institution. Academic institutions must be based in India and have a track record of research and innovation.
QUALIFICATION
The grant is available to all UK and Indian Higher Education Institutions and industry applicants who would like to collaborate on a larger theme in areas like (this is an indicative list and not exhaustive) product / process innovation, course / module development, research, creation of knowledge, develop employable workforce, and an opportunity for learners to work on new technologies and challenging problems.
Indian Institutions may be one of the following:
- Government or privately funded higher education institute, recognised by state or central governments and its institutions like UGC, AICTE, or any other competent body in India.
- Indian institutes of eminence, Indian institutes of national importance are encouraged to apply.
UK Institution must be one of the following:
- Higher Education provider with degree awarding powers.
- Not-for-profit research institutions, establishment and organisations.
- Any public or private organisations with a role in the Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET)/Further Education (FE) system.
Industry must be one of the following:
- For-profit/commercial organisations, including micro, small, medium and large enterprises.
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