Department of Science and Technology (DST) · Part B

Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs for Development of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) Communities

STI Hubs

Funds academic and S&T institutions to set up STI Hubs that improve SC and ST community livelihoods through technology.

Grant Ideation

Overview & Objective

Funds academic and S&T institutions to set up STI Hubs that improve SC and ST community livelihoods through technology.

Key Benefits & Funding

Financial support to establish an STI Hub.
This support can be used for equipment purchase, creation of small infrastructure, and common facility centres / construction costs for setting up the hub, as per DST norms.

Eligibility Criteria

Local Academic or S&T institutions, R&D Labs, S&T based Voluntary Organizations (NGOs) etc. having majority of SC or ST population in their catchment area.

How to Apply

Please visit the DST website to know more: https://dst.gov.in/callforproposals/science-technology-and-innovation-sti-hubs-development-scheduled-caste-sc-and