Programmes & Schemes

Advanced Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Programme (AHFC)

The Advanced Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Programme aims to promote and support activities related to indigenous development of new and existing material in large quantities, catalysts, membrane, components for fuel cells, electrolysers, hydrogen storage materials, materials for type IV cylinders and prototypes for implementation of various applications of hydrogen and fuel cell in the country.

Programme Type: Research and Development

Ministry / Department: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt of India

Focus Area: Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies

Target Audience: Scientists, Engineers, Technologists; R&D and Academic Organisations & Laboratories

Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India

Eligibility: Scientists/ Engineers/ Technologists working in Universities and other Academic institutions; R&D institutions/ laboratories having adequate infrastructure and facilities to carry out R&D work

Purpose: Innovations, Research

Duration: 2-3 years

Application Method: Online

Fellowship / Financial Assistance: 10 Crore maximum (Funding)

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