India, Feb. 13 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

State/UT

No. of approved Start-up projects

Andhra Pradesh

1

Delhi

5

Gujarat

3

Karnataka

2

Maharashtra

6

Punjab

1

Tamil Nadu

4

Uttar Pradesh

1

Uttarakhand

1

Total

24

"Grant for Research and Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles (GREAT)" guidelines were launched under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) with an objective to support start-up ecosystem in the country by assisting young innovators, scientists/technologists, and startup ventures in the field of Technical Textiles to translate their ideas into commercial technologies/products. Under the GREAT guidelines, a maximum support of Rs. 50 lakh is provided to each approved start-up. The State-wise details of the approved start-ups are given below:

The Start-ups are selected in accordance with the eligibility criteria prescribed in the GREAT guidelines, details of which are given below. Further, the start-ups approved under GREAT guidelines of NTTM covers a wide spectrum of technology domains, including advanced functional textiles such as temperature-responsive and self-sanitizing fabrics, smart textiles featuring graphene-based materials, energy-harvesting fabrics, shape-memory wearables for healthcare, high-performance composites for automotive, construction, and defence applications. They also encompass sustainable, bio-based innovations such as hemp-bioplastic composites, biodegradable tire yarns, and algae-derived leather, as well as medical and healthcare solutions including surgical simulators and antimicrobial textile technologies.

A Review and Monitoring Committee has been constituted under the Scheme to assess and oversee the progress of the approved Start-ups. Further, public events, workshops, seminars and outreach activities are organized under the scheme nationwide, to facilitate industry engagement for scaling up the potential start-up projects as well as disseminate information about the scheme.

Extracts of Grant for Research and Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles (GREAT) guidelines

Eligibility Criteria:

For individual applicant:

This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.

Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.