About Common Research and Technology Development Hub:
- It is part of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)-Industrial R&D Programme (IRD).
- This programme aimed at the creation of Common Research and Technology Development Hubs (CRTDHs) to encourage research and technology development activities by Micro and Small enterprises (MSEs).
- Partial financial support would be provided to eligible institutions as grant-in-aid to establish CRTDHs for enabling MSEs to conduct industrial R&D and innovation activities.
- These hubs would facilitate MSEs to undertake new/improved product/process development and skill enhancement activities.
- The collaborating institutions would extend hands-on training, skill development and research information facilities to the MSEs, apart from research and technology development infrastructure.
- Creation of these CRTDHs will enhance productivity, increase the innovative skills of the MSEs, help them become globally competitive, and also generate more employment.
- Eligibility: Public-funded bodies or Institutions having a distinct legal entity, which are willing and capable of setting up these CRTDHs.
