Programmes & Schemes

Biomedical Device and Technology Development (BDTD)

Department of Science and Technology has initiated a programme on Biomedical Device and Technology Development (BDTD) during 2016 under technology Development Programme. Department was earlier supporting development of instruments for Medical and Healthcare applications through Instrumentation Development Programme. BDTD has been evolved considering theconcern of medical device industry for R&D to develop new innovative products as per global standards.

Programme Type: Research and Development

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

Eligibility: 1. The Project Proposal could be submitted for financial support by scientist/ engineers/ technologists working in Universities and other academic institutions; R&D institutions/ laboratories having adequate infrastructure and facilities to carry out R&D work. 2. Financial support is provided only for temporary staff salaries, equipment, consumables, domestic travel and other miscellaneous items. No support is provided towards basic infrastructure and building and International travel. 3. The investigators/ R&D Group should have adequate experience and expertise in the relevant area of proposal. A Clinician should be involved with investigating team as Co-PI.

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