Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+)

• Manpower expenses
• Travel costs for meetings and surveys
• Consultation fees for experts
• Contingencies and consumables
• Overhead charges fixed at 15%

Funds are provided for approved expenses, and any unspent amount must be returned. Support is not available for general infrastructure setup.

• Age between 21 and 55 years
• Must apply offline

• No specific exclusions mentioned, but general-purpose infrastructure projects are not supported.

• Organization details
• Proposal details
• Principal Investigator (PI) details
• Declaration

1. Focus on the advertised theme area for the study.
2. Submit the application in the prescribed format through the Head of the Institute.
3. Prepare a budget according to approved heads.
4. Submit a draft report to the Project Review Committee (PRC) during meetings.

To check the status of your application, you may need to contact the relevant department directly or check with your institute.

Example 1: An industry association is eligible because it meets the criteria of being a recognized organization applying for technology studies.

Example 2: A university is eligible as it is listed on the UGC/AICTE website.

Example 3: A private company not recognized by DSIR is not eligible because it does not meet the criteria of a supported organization.

• Not focusing on the advertised theme area can lead to rejection.
• Submitting incomplete documents may result in disqualification.
• Failure to adhere to the budget format can cause issues.
• Not incorporating feedback from the PRC in the final report can lead to rejection.
• Missing the submission through the Head of the Institute can invalidate the application.