CRG Short-term special call for Nano Coating Covid 19
Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) and Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt of India has announced rapid/ short-term projects in the following thrust areas, preferably with multidisciplinary efforts:
- Antiviral nano-coatings for materials to be used on the appropriate material for producing
anti-COVID-19 Triple Layer Medical masks and N-95 respirator or better masks in large
quantities - All components of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for safeguarding health care
workers against COVID-19, with industrial partners for possible production scale-up. - Handheld device for temperature recording of a person
Eligible organization are eligible for grant funding upto INR 2.5 mn for one year project duration, for developing nano-coating and new nano-based material for the components of PPE, which can be transferred to a partnering Industry or a start-up.
Proposals are invited till April 30, 2020.
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