1st BRICS STI Innovation Call 2025 – DBT

Overview

• Launched under the BRICS Science, Technology & Innovation (STI) Framework.

• Supports multi-country collaborative R&D with innovation outcomes.

Funding

• Substantial funding for joint projects involving BRICS partners (India, Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa).

Eligibility

• Indian researchers must collaborate with BRICS partners.

• Open to:
  • Universities

  • National research labs

  • Institutes (DBT, CSIR, ICAR, IITs, IISERs)

Research Areas

• Biotechnology

• Engineering

• Health sciences

• Advanced technologies

• Multidisciplinary STEM innovation

Deadline: 10 December 2025

Application Link: https://dbtindia.gov.in/latest-announcement/1st-brics-sti-framework-programme-innovation-call-2025

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