Department of Science & Technology (DST) was established in May 1971, with the objective of promoting new areas of Science & Technology and to play the role of a nodal department for organising, coordinating and promoting S&T activities in the country.
About the Proposal
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is pleased to announce Advanced Materials and Energy Storage Technology (AMEST) Programme. The outcome of the call of this theme will lead to energy storage technologies ready for commercialization, with the perspective to capture specific systems integration opportunities.
Following areas have been identified and project proposals may be submitted for research development and demonstration under AMEST.
Innovative, Sustainable specific energy storage technologies, which are efficient, clean, high-energy density, low-cost, standalone or integrated for stationary mobile applications and electrical and electronic devices & appliances.
Self-reliance in energy storage systems is an important agenda to achieve the fossil fuel independence and to sustain green energy. The requirements of energy storage are application specific with importance to high level of safety and low cost. Some application demands High Power Density, some high energy density, some Fast Charging and some high cycle life. The lists of applications envisaged in the present call are the following:
Electric Mobility: Safety, Fast Charging, High Energy Density, Decent Power Density, High Cycle life, Low Cost.
Stationary Storage for Renewable Energy: Safety, High Power Density, Decent Energy Density, High Cycle Life, Low Cost.
Electronic Toys: Safety, Fast Charging, Low Cost
What is expected as outcome of the project is advanced energy storage systems with round trip efficiency >90%, specific energy >300 Wh/kg, energy density >800 Wh/l, power density 1 kW/l, cycle life >5000 and cost < $ 200/kWh at individual cell or device and <$ 300/kWh at system level. The above numbers specified will vary depending on systems chosen. (Batteries, Supercapacitors) · This approach should ultimately lead to integration of high performance product at reduced cost of production. · Innovative concepts and techniques are required with respect to packaging and application for energy storage systems. · Researchers in collaboration with the Indian industries can come out with advanced materials production which are directly used in the storage applications. >< $ 300/kWh at system level. The above numbers specified will vary depending on systems chosen. (Batteries, Super capacitors)
This approach should ultimately lead to integration of high performance product at reduced cost of production.
Innovative concepts and techniques are required with respect to packaging and application for energy storage systems.
Researchers in collaboration with the Indian industries can come out with advanced materials production which are directly used in the storage applications.
Who can Apply
The Project Proposal could be submitted for financial support though ONLINE MODE ONLY by Scientists/ Engineers/ Technologists working in universities and other Academic institutions; R&D institutions/ laboratories having adequate infrastructure and facilities to carry out R&D work. The PI(s) should have relevant experience as evident from previous prototype commercialization or development or practical experience in the chosen area/topic with field knowledge.
Financial support will be provided only for temporary staff salaries, equipment, consumables, domestic travel and other miscellaneous items. No support will be provided towards basic infrastructure, buildings and International travel. The investigators/ R&D Group should have adequate experience and expertise in the relevant area of proposal. Proposals submitted along with relevant Industry-partner will be eligible for the financial support. It may be noted that underlining importance of Atmanirbhar Bharat for all round growth and development of nation, objective of this call is to support activities related to indigenous development of new material and devices for energy storage for implementation of various applications for energy harvesting and storage technologies in the country. The project leading to develop a device/prototype with Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 5 & above and having potential for commercialization will be preferred for financial support. Basic R&D proposal leading to only research publications will not be supported under this call. Besides, TRL level requirement, PIs should also look into Regulator Readiness Level (RRL) and Market Readiness Level (MRL) for implementation of the technology. The commercialization plan should be clearly spelled out with achievable milestones, timelines, justifiable budget requirement and engagement with prospective technology transfer partners or technology transfer facilitating bodies.
How to Apply
The Project Proposal could be submitted in the enclosed format through ONLINE MODE ONLY (www.onlinedst.gov.in) NO HARDCOPY of the project proposal should be submitted.
Please ensure that following documents have been completed and uploaded along with the proposal.
Certificate from the investigator (in the enclosed format); and
Endorsement from Head of the institution on Letter Head (in the enclosed format)
A signed certificate for the Conflict of Interest (in the enclosed format)
Bio data of PI/Co-PI
Application received without above documents with incomplete information will not be entertained. Soft copy in pdf format is also to be emailed to ranjith.krishnapai@gov.in on or before 30th September, 2022 (05:30pm).
