Technology Development Board

Technology Development Board Technology Development Board (TDB), is a statutory body under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.

The Government of India constituted the Technology Development Board (TDB) in September 1996, under the Technology Development Board Act, 1995, as a statutory body, to promote development and commercialization of indigenous technology and adaptation of imported technology for wider application. The board consists of 11 Board members. The Government reconstituted the Board in March 2000. The TDB is

the first organization of its kind within the government framework with the sole objective of commercializing the fruit of indigenous research. The Board plays a pro-active role by encouraging enterprises to take up technology oriented products. Provides equity capital or loans to industrial concerns and financial assistance to research and development institutions. The loan carries a simple interest rate of 5% per annum. With its pro-active stance the Board:

Facilitates interaction between industry, scientists, technocrats and specialists
Fosters and innovation culture through contract and cooperative research between industry and institutions
Provides an interface with financial institutions and commercial banks for leveraging funds
Facilitates the creation of new generation of entrepreneurs
Assists partnerships with other, similar technology financing bodies
Provides vistas for venturing into hi-tech areas
Creates new job opportunities. The Fund has been receiving grants from the Government of India out of the cess collections from the industrial concerns under the provisions of the Research and Development Cess Act, 1986, as amended in 1995. Any income from investment of the amount of the Fund and the recoveries made of the amounts disbursed from the Fund are credited for building up the Fund. The finance Act, 1999, enabled full deductions to the donations made to the fund for income tax purposes.

Colours of joy, laughter and togetherness filled the air at the Holi Milan Samaroh celebrated by the Technology Developm...
03/03/2026

Colours of joy, laughter and togetherness filled the air at the Holi Milan Samaroh celebrated by the Technology Development Board, under Department of Science and Technology, Government of India

At TDB, innovation thrives best where bonds are strong and celebrations are shared.



PMO India Dr Jitendra Singh Abhay Karandikar Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI NITI Aayog Anusandhan National Research Foundation - ANRF Kapil Tripathi

The Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India has approved 19 high-i...
02/03/2026

The Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India has approved 19 high-impact projects in its 11th Project Approval Committee (PAC-11) meeting, reinforcing India’s deep-tech, green-tech, med-tech and Industry 4.0 ecosystem.

With a total project outlay of ₹860.08 crore, TDB has committed ₹367.37 crore as financial assistance to catalyse indigenous innovation, scale manufacturing, and accelerate commercialization.

From 2G biofuels and Type-4 CNG cylinders to Computed Tomography systems, Terahertz Imaging, EV chargers, Industrial IoT, AI-driven diagnostics, rare disease platforms, neonatal care technologies, advanced biological dressings, and Agentic AI for sales optimization — PAC-11 reflects the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat in action.

Dr Jitendra Singh Abhay Karandikar Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI NITI Aayog Technology Development Board Indian Startup News Kapil Tripathi

The Technology Development Board (TDB), a statutory body under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of ...
23/02/2026

The Technology Development Board (TDB), a statutory body under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India Government of India, selected as one of the Second Level Fund Manager (SLFM) for the RDIF, convened its first Investment Committee (IC) Meeting on 23 February 2026 at J. C. Bose Hall, Technology Bhawan, New Delhi.

A total of 19 project proposals received by TDB up to 16 February 2026 were screened and examined by the Committee. Notably, TDB had launched the first call for proposals under the RDIF on 4 February 2026, marking the formal commencement of the funding process under the scheme.

Dr Jitendra Singh Abhay Karandikar Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI Indian Startup News NITI Aayog

, as Second Level Fund Manager (SLFM) for , invites project proposals from Indian enterprises and startups in sunrise ...
04/02/2026

, as Second Level Fund Manager (SLFM) for , invites project proposals from Indian enterprises and startups in sunrise sectors advancing TRL 4+ RDI-intensive technologies.

Through structured support via loan, equity and hybrid instruments, the RDI Fund enables credible innovations to scale, commercialise and strengthen India’s innovation-led growth towards an .

Apply now: tdb.gov.in

Dr Jitendra Singh Department of Science and Technology, Government of India Abhay Karandikar Narendra Modi

Technology Development Board proudly participated in the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 at Panchkula, ...
08/12/2025

Technology Development Board proudly participated in the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 at Panchkula, Haryana showcasing India’s growing strength in indigenous innovation, technology development, and industry–academia collaboration.

It was a privilege to welcome Chairperson, TDB Prof. Abhay Karandikar at the pavilion, whose presence reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to supporting breakthrough technologies and strengthening the national innovation ecosystem.

TDB remains dedicated to empowering homegrown enterprises, catalysing commercialization, and advancing India’s technological self-reliance.



PMO India Narendra Modi Dr Jitendra Singh Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI Anusandhan National Research Foundation - ANRF Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India Department of Biotechnology, India Department of Science and Technology, Government of India

⚡ TDB powers India’s Energy Independence!TDB has sanctioned support to M/s Westech Power Management Pvt. Ltd., Pune, for...
07/11/2025

⚡ TDB powers India’s Energy Independence!

TDB has sanctioned support to M/s Westech Power Management Pvt. Ltd., Pune, for developing an indigenous Mobile High-Power Containerised Supercapacitor Energy Storage System for industrial and defence use.

This innovation will enable rapid charging–discharging, strengthen energy resilience, and boost Aatmanirbhar Bharat in advanced energy tech. 💪🔋



PMO India Dr Jitendra Singh Abhay Karandikar Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI Department of Science and Technology, Government of India Invest India Startup India

07/11/2025

Department of Science and Technology, Government of India extends its heartiest wishes to Hon’ble Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, on his birthday.

Your guidance and visionary leadership continue to inspire us and steer India’s Science & Technology towards new heights.

Abhay Karandikar
Department of Biotechnology, India CSIR, India Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India

17/09/2025
14/09/2025

हिंदी दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
राष्ट्रीय एकता और सद्भावना की डोर को निरंतर मजबूत बनाने में हिन्दी भाषा की अहम भूमिका रही है।
#हिंदीदिवस #राजभाषा

PMO India
Amit Shah
Dr Jitendra Singh
Abhay Karandikar
Department of Biotechnology, India CSIR, India Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India

🚀 Towards Viksit Bharat | Affordable Healthcare InnovationThe Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science ...
12/09/2025

🚀 Towards Viksit Bharat | Affordable Healthcare Innovation

The Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India supports M/s Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad in developing an indigenous Antibiotic Nebulization Suspension (AONEUM-04) – a breakthrough in treating Pneumonia and tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). 🌍💊

🔹 Direct drug delivery to lungs via nebulization
🔹 Higher efficacy, fewer side effects
🔹 Addresses child mortality & rising AMR crisis
🔹 Advancing to Phase III clinical trials

👉 A step closer to Atmanirbhar Bharat and global healthcare leadership!



PMO India Narendra Modi Dr Jitendra Singh Abhay Karandikar Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI J.P.Nadda NITI Aayog Startup India Indian Startup News

15/08/2025

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