TIH-IoT Technology Development Program-6
Technology Development Program
Call for Proposal in Core IoT Technologies
- The Internet of Things describes a network of interconnected “things” or electronic devices that are equipped with sensors and computing capabilities and can communicate with one another. These devices are embedded in a great variety of edge applications, such as modern smartphones, industrial monitoring and control systems, or autonomous vehicles. As the uses of IoT become more advanced, however, the requirements for their usage become stricter. For instance, industrial control systems that begin to incorporate IoT technologies need these additions to be reliable for continuous operations, or businesses may be put at risk of disruption and significant revenue loss.
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In order to foster R&D and address challenging problems and gaps in the domain of IoT and IoE, core technologies are identified. These are innovative and distinct technologies that have large impact through its applicability in multiple use-case and aimed at building core and unique multidisciplinary expertise. These technologies target on addressing challenges reliable IoT, Eco-friendly IoT and easy to develop IoT together by giving solutions through edge computing. While solving the problems through edge computing, the carbon footprint is likely to have significant reduction as compared to the cloud computing methods. However, edge computing solutions further pose challenges on data integrity and distributed decision making. The multi-disciplinary technical verticals of IoT are Sensors & sensor network, Low power & energy constrained devices, Communication protocol & security, Data analytics & machine learning and Real-time control, planning & estimation. The challenges arising from integration of these technical verticals along with the challenges mentioned above are addressed through the development of following core technologies
Proposals are invited from researchers from Start-ups, Industry, Centre and Academia (subject to satisfying the category mentioned under guidelines) for the execution of projects for the following Application Subdomain Areas
The above project can demonstrate the deliverables on a specific use-case with the possibility of extending to other applications/use-cases.
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Last date to apply: 10th October 2023
Support
Project grant up to Rs 50 Lakhs for a duration of 6-24 months.
Opportunity for follow-on funding.
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For any queries related to the application process please write to us at entredevelopment@tihiitb.org
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How to Apply
- 1. The application must be submitted only through the application form.
- 2. The proposal can be submitted by researchers from Startup, Industry, Centre, and/or Academia under any of the following categories:
- a) Project Leader (PL) on behalf of Industry/Startup/Centre individually or in collaboration with other researchers (including Academia)
- b) Principal Investigator (PI) from Academia in collaboration with Industry/Startup
- 3. The guidelines for qualification for academia and industry/startup is as follows:
- a) Academia: Research Institute, Labs, University with a well-established support system for research. The institute should have been established in India and have NAAC/UGC/AICTE or any equivalent recognition certificate or any other Public/ Government supported organization.
- b) Industry/Startup: Company (Startup, Small, Medium or Large)/LLP incorporated under the Indian Companies Act, 1956/2013 or under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008.
- 4. The Principal Investigator/ Project Leader shall be responsible for the technical and managerial aspects of the project execution.
- 5. Applicants can submit applications for more than one proposal for different sub projects categories. Please fill a separate application form for each proposal
- 6. Project proposal has to be submitted in the prescribed format given here Project Proposal Format (Download the word format and upload as PDF).
- 7. The application must be submitted only through the application form – link given below
- 8. The applicant from Academia (PI) must submit an Endorsement Letter of support as per the prescribed format given here Format (Download the word format and upload as PDF).
- 9. The applicant from Industry (PL) must submit an Endorsement Letter as per the prescribed format given here Format (Download the word format and upload as PDF).
- 10. Applicants with collaborators from Academia and Industry must submit NOC Letters (if applicable) is the prescribed Format from all the participating entities if asked later
- 11. Startups and Industry have to submit their registration information and certificate.
Preferences
- Startups are encouraged to take up the projects.
- Preference will be given to proposals for achieving the stated objectives/deliverables in a shorter duration.
- Multiple projects on each stated problem may be awarded based on the variety in solution approach and/or use-case.
- Pure Academic Projects are discouraged.
Terms and Conditions
Provisions related to Intellectual Property (IP)
a) The ownership of intellectual property including patents, copyrights, know-how, trademarks and designs arising out of the Project will be jointly owned by TIH-IoT and the Grantee. TIH-IoT will be responsible for all actions related to the protection and deployment of such IP as given below.
b) Under all circumstances, TIH-IoT shall retain a non-exclusive, perpetual, free and irrevocable license to use any and all IP created using any TIH-IoT resources, solely for academic purposes such as teaching and research activities.
c) Under all circumstances, the Grantee shall retain a non-exclusive, perpetual, free and irrevocable license to use any and all IP created during the course of the Project solely for academic purposes such as teaching and research activities.
a) The Grantee shall promptly disclose complete details of any IP to TIH-IoT, through an IP disclosure form specified by TIH-IoT.
a)TIH-IoT, in discussions with Grantee shall evaluate the IP to determine among other factors, (a) whether the IP is capable of being protected, (b) the commercial potential of such IP, (c) any major obstacles, which could hinder the protection and commercialization of the IP, and (d) the most appropriate mode for protecting and commercializing such IP.
b) Based on the evaluation, TIH-IoT, in discussions with Grantee may decide to protect and / or exploit / commercialize or otherwise. Accordingly, the TIH-IoT will take appropriate action as mutually agreed.
c) TIH-IoT shall be responsible for bearing the costs for securing and maintaining the IP rights in the identified jurisdictions, in the event it decides to undertake such an activity. d) In case TIH-IoT declines to take up protection and prosecution of IP, Grantee may take up such activities as per their policies. At all times, both parties will retain joint ownership of the said IP.
b) Based on the evaluation, TIH-IoT, in discussions with Grantee may decide to protect and / or exploit / commercialize or otherwise. Accordingly, the TIH-IoT will take appropriate action as mutually agreed.
c) TIH-IoT shall be responsible for bearing the costs for securing and maintaining the IP rights in the identified jurisdictions, in the event it decides to undertake such an activity. d) In case TIH-IoT declines to take up protection and prosecution of IP, Grantee may take up such activities as per their policies. At all times, both parties will retain joint ownership of the said IP.
a) Based on mutual agreement, TIH-IoT will lead the efforts for commercialization of Project IP as per its approved policies, which may include licensing to interested parties, and promotion of entrepreneurship.
b) Any benefits accruing from assignment of rights to third parties will be shared between TIH-IoT and Grantee under mutually agreed terms. In case TIH-IoT declines to take up commercialization of IP, Grantee may take up such activities as per their policies.
c) The revenue sharing arrangement with Grantee institutions in all cases will be mutually agreed to. The sharing of such revenues by the Grantee with its researchers will be as per the Grantee policies.
b) Any benefits accruing from assignment of rights to third parties will be shared between TIH-IoT and Grantee under mutually agreed terms. In case TIH-IoT declines to take up commercialization of IP, Grantee may take up such activities as per their policies.
c) The revenue sharing arrangement with Grantee institutions in all cases will be mutually agreed to. The sharing of such revenues by the Grantee with its researchers will be as per the Grantee policies.
a) Any publication or public disclosure of results arising out of this Project will be based on prior permission from TIH-IoT, which shall be based on its approved evaluation policies.
Disclaimer
The support under the program will be provided based on the review of project proposals submitted. The decision of TIH-IoT in this regard will be final and binding.Only shortlisted applicants will be notified/informed through email.