IC-IMPACTS Centres of Excellence, the Department of Science and Technology, India (DST), and the Department of Biotechnology, India (DBT) have committed $4 million for 10 new research projects to improve health and develop smart and green buildings.
IC-IMPACTS partnered with DST and DBT earlier this year in to support collaborative research in Smart and Green Buildings for Sustainable Cities and Portable Devices and Analyzers. Applications from across Canada and India were received during the call for proposals and after a rigorous review process, 5 projects from each initiative were selected.
IC-IMPACTS CEO Dr. Nemy Banthia met with The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Canadian Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Indian Minister of Science and Technology, to announce the details of the 10 new projects. Minister Bains is currently in India for a week long visit to explore opportunities for innovation, research, and commercialization between Canada and India.
Funding collaborative projects that bring research experts, industry, leaders, and community members from both sides to form practical solutions significantly deepen the bilateral ties between Canada and India. Net zero buildings, energy management systems, and portable kits to detect diseases are just a few of the challenges being addressed by these projects. Specific details on each project will be announced soon.
IC-IMPACTS, DST and DBT formed a similar partnership earlier in 2015 and invested $3.7 million to fund 9 projects working on innovative infrastructure and water technologies. IC-IMPACTS is now funding 38 unique research projects across Canada and India.
About the Department of Science and Technology, India
The Department of Science & Technology (DST) was established in May 1971, with the objective of promoting new areas of Science & Technology and to play the role of a nodal department for organizing, coordinating and promoting S&T activities in the country. The department has wide ranging activities ranging from promoting high end basic research and development of cutting edge technologies on one hand to service the technological requirements of the common man through development of appropriate skills and technologies on the other.
About the Department of Biotechnology, India
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2016, and is one of the leading research organizations for biotechnology in India, and an important funding source for biotechnology. DBT is mandated to promote large-scale use of biotechnology and to support research, development and manufacturing in the biology industry. DBT also promotes national and international collaborations with academia and industry, and provides supports research and development through the establishment of infrastructure facilities.
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