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CSIR-USISTEF Critical Minerals and Quantum Technology Grant

Funds joint U.S.-India applied R&D teams working on Critical Minerals and Quantum Technology through the USISTEF competitive grants program.

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The CSIR-USISTEF Critical Minerals and Quantum Technology Grant is a competitive project grant administered by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR, India) under the U.S.-India Science and Technology Endowment Fund (USISTEF) — a joint initiative of the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST), India. This call specificall…

Critical Minerals and Quantum Technology. Projects must focus on applied R&D with a business plan and proof of commercial concept.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.csir.res.in