Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (D.S.I.R.)

The DS.I.R. operates a scheme called Transfer and Trading in Technology (TATT) under which it can grant assistance for technology exports. Apart from financial assistance, the prospective technology or service exporters can also identify the possible export opportunities by studying the technology profiles of various developing countries, which have been prepared with the support of D.S.I.R. to identify the technology needs of those countries.

Scheme of Transfer and Trading in Technology (TATT) Under this scheme, the D.S.I.R. provides support by way of grant, to finance efforts for technology exports. The quantum of grant and eligibility is determined case to case, but grant can extend to 100% of the eligible expense.

Eligible Activities

1. Preparation of reports/films regarding capabilities and experience of Indian industrial units and other concerned organizations in exports of technologies and services.
2. Preparation of technological profiles having export potential.
3. Training programs for potential foreign clients.
4. Preparation and dissemination of publicity and market promotion materials like technology catalogues, brochures, video films, audio-visuals, etc. Participation in technology trade fairs, exhibitions etc. (including participation fee, cost of display etc.).
5. Setting up demonstration plants/pilots plants projecting Indian technology, either in India or abroad (in such cases, the grant is usually restricted to about 20% of the cost of pilot plant).
6. Documentation expenses for delegations (for example brochures, pamphlets, advertisement materials, etc.) provided the delegation also includes technology exports.

Procedure A grant under the TATT scheme is sanctioned on a case to case basis. The details of the proposal may be sent to D.S.I.R., Technology Transfer Division, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi- 110016.