NIT Andhra Pradesh DSIR-CRTDH welcomes collaborations with Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in the sector of Electronic and Renewable Energy. Interested MSEs may register with required details at below link.
The Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), one of the departments under Ministry of Science and Technology *(MoST) has launched the Scheme 'Building Industrial Research & Development and Common
Research Facilities (BIRD-crf)’ in 12th Plan. The BIRD-crf supports creation of Common Research and Technology Development Hubs (CRTDH) with the objective to enhance productivity and competitiveness of Micro and Small
Enterprises (MSEs) by providing assistance to them in technological problem-solving and capacity building.
DSIR has approved setting up of CRTDH in the sector of Electronic and Renewable Energy at National Institute of Technology, Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh (NIT-AP). The objectives of the hub are to undertake research
of both fundamental and applied nature and enhance the capabilities of MSMEs in the sector of electronics and renewable energy so as to meet the industrial requirements for efficient power converter technologies,
cost-effective power generation, improving reliability in the renewable energy system by applying IoT, edge computing technologies etc. and to disseminate first-hand research information to MSE's for product innovation.
The specific areas of the NIT AP DSIR-CRTDH are
Designing and development of intelligent micro-grid using renewable energy systems; and battery management systems
Testing/Analyzing/charactering the renewable energy system/components
Design for reliability in meeting industry demands and development of power converter topologies for renewable applications.
Development and deployment of intelligent smart control systems in meeting demands of respective interest of renewable based MSE’s.
Expected outcomes
To deliver first hand R & D technological solutions to the MSEs’ in Renewable Energy sector including testing services
Development of data driven simulation and design tools for assessment of renewable resource potential, cost assessment, operation-maintenance planning and risk assessment through testing and characterising of renewable
resources.
Design and development solutions to the decentralised power generation and to increase the penetration of renewable energies to the grid.
Development of optimal sizing and power control strategies for hybrid renewable systems consisting of photovoltaic, wind, hydro, fuel cells including battery management.
Analysing the power converters efficiency and reliability by developing loss models and mission profile parameters taken at MSE’s location towards selection of suitable power converters in renewable systems.
Supporting MSEs in technological solutions towards Power quality enhancement in off-grid and on-grid renewable energy systems.
Skill development of manpower of MSEs through training and capacity building programmes
Incubate Startups in the area of Renewable Energy at CRTDH.
A Management Committee (MC) has been constituted with the approval of Secretary, DSIR to undertake the day-to-day operations of CRTDH headed by the Director, NIT Andhra Pradesh comprising of members of eminence from
Industry/Research/ Academia related to Electronics and Renewable Energy sector.
A Project Guidance cum Review Committee (PGRC) has been constituted with the approval of competent authority to periodically review the technical and financial progress of the project and recommend release of grants,
continuity /extension/short-closure etc.
Three phase isolation transformers 2KVA and 12 KVA
Solar Energy Setup 2500W
Load Bank
Lead Acid battery bank
EV Charging Setup
Capacitors inuctors filters auto transformers and other accessories
IGBT based power converters
Microgrid Controller and Software
Rapid prototyping
OPAL RT Real time simulator HIL model no: OP4512
Softwares
Altair
Matlab
CSIR- Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), Palampur
The CRTDH at IHBT, Palampur in the sector of affordable healthcare was set up to cover unmet needs of MSMEs in the Himalayan region by utilising the institute’s expertise in the development of
value-added products such as thermo-stable enzymes, zero-calorie sugar substitutes etc. The hub aimed to catalyse the development of bio-pharmaceutical ingredients such as black carrot anthocyanin,
beetroot betaine, mango peel carotenoids etc. by industries located in its vicinity.
This Facility has the following equipment installed and functional:
CSIR- Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad
Enabling high quality R&D in diagnostics and biopharmaceuticals through the right ecosystem where MSMEs & startups can successfully translate ideas into marketable products and services that add value
to the health and wealth of the nation
Facilities available include:
10,000 sq. ft air-conditioned space for MSES to present physically or virtually
Open lab facilities with access to industrial biological equipment
Customizable plug and play wet lab space with access to high speed internet, basic utilities, parking space, security etc.
Modular movable tables with granite top and wheels, desk tables/ carols with lock and key
CSIR- National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science & Technology(NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram
The objective of CRTDH at NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram is to develop products and technologies addressing environmental issues. The institute’s experience in technologies related to odour control,
anaerobic treatment, nitrification treatment, water quality analysis and others are being used to provide R&D solutions to MSMEs to improve their environmental performance.
Facilities available include:
Dioxin Research & Monitoring Laboratory
Odour measurement facility
Water and Wastewater quality testing laboratory
Heavy metal analysis lab
Other facilities include laboratory scale/ pilot plants & emission factor determination facilities and open burning testing facility (OBTF), simulated incineration testing facility (SITF) and
Analytical facility
CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow, UP
The focus of this CRTDH is to develop and operate a Pharmaceutical Formulation Development and National Clinical Trial Batch Production Facility (via Quality by Design (QbD)) to support
industriallyscalable process-cum-product technology packages for different dosage forms (oral, topical and sterile products) and manufacture batches of drug products and corresponding placebos for
Phase I and Phase II clinical trials under Form 29 license from State Licensing Authority of UP.
CSIR- Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Lucknow, UP
CRTDH in the sector of Environmental Intervention and Monitoring has been set up at IITR, Lucknow. This Environmental Monitoring and Intervention Hub is fully functional and will promote and mentor
R&D startups/MSEs with solutions for water and effluent treatment as well as air pollution abatement
This CRTDH is focused to develop a research and innovation hub for the healthcare system which covers the areas such as medical devices and diagnostics, sensors materials and healthcare, system
modelling, technology for affordable healthcare, digital convergence in medical technology, interconnection of biosystems, system modelling etc.
>The technologies under development here include a paper-based device for colourimetric detection of blood haemoglobin level, a generic paper-based device for simultaneous detection of multiple
diseases using a single drop of blood, a CD-based microfluidic device for disease detection using colourimetric techniques, a diagnostic device for noninvasive evaluation of oral/skin cancer or
pre-cancer using thermal imaging etc. Under CRTDH, the institute is also setting up the pilot plant facility for CD-based devices, a design engineering centre and bio safety labs.
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CSIR- Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) Durgapur
Startups & MSMEs in Design and Manufacturing can utilize sophisticated testing facilities, equipment & infrastructure along with R&D support, necessary to test and validate their ideas. Also, get
initial hand-holding through training and skill development programs
The objective of the CRTDH at IIT Roorkee is to work towards development of microwave absorbing materials and its characterization for social, stealth and electronics applications.
The DSIR-IITGN-CRTDH is working towards the development and customization of different dye and textile industries. A Process Technology Lab along with the pilot plant facility is developed for the dye
and textile MSMEs.
CSIR- Central Scientific Instruments Organization, Chennai
The objective of the CRTDH at CSIR-CSIO, Chennai is to provide technical support, infrastructure and sophisticated analytical as well as advanced research equipment facilities to the MSMEs for
carrying out technological research with a view to translate new idea into marketable products as well as to scale-up already developed technologies available with CSIR-CSIO for taking them to market.
The Center has proposed to create the facilities for testing of Solar Inverters & Solar Panels and similar electronic systems including MPPT, UPS, Charge controllers etc.,
Facilities include:
Solar Photovoltaics (SPV)
Off Grid Solar Products and Electronic Development Test Facilities
Energy Conservation/Conversion Test Facilities
PV Electronic Test Facility
Large Area Solar Simulator
Small Sized Environmental Chamber for Electronic Parts.
Vibration Test Chamber
Electronics test and design facility and related accessories
Spectral flux Measurement System (along with software)
Climatic Chamber
3D printer
Engineering Design Centre with dedicated design software’s
CSIR – Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar
The CRTDH centre was established in January, 2019 in the area of “New materials & Chemical Processes” to address concerns of large number of MSEs working on processing of metal, alloy & materials,
chemical processes that require R&D inputs/ interventions to meet the emerging market needs and for their own sustenance.
Facilities include:
Mechanical testing facility - INSTRON
Corrosion testing facility and erosion/abrasion facilities (high temperature tribometer etc.)
TG-DTA (Thermogravimetric Analyser)
Heat treatment facility (Hot air furnace, controlled atmospheres furnace etc.)
XRD, SEM, EPMA, XPS, FTIR (For structural, phase, elemental analysis etc. under CCD)
CSIR- Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani
The CRTDH at CSIR- CEERI, Pilani is dedicated to MSMEs/ Start-ups to help them conduct their research and development activities including testing of innovative products and technologies in Advanced
Electronic Systems, Power electronics and Renewable energy.
Solar grid-tied inverter testing facility would be tenth in India upon NABL accreditation. The facility has also completed ISO 17025:2017 lab quality manual. A product design & fabrication facility
has been created to address PCB designing, 3D printing & prototyping. Centre has also developed analytical testing facilities for dairy products, water testing and general spectral characterization
for MSME. Other facilities include a design engineering facility, intervolved incubation unit and a Centre of Eminence for skill development.
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CRTDH at Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi
The focus of the Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi project is to undertake research of both fundamental and applied nature and enhance the capabilities of MSMEs
in the sector of affordable health by establishing a centre for advanced formulation technology under CRTDH.
Facilities: TBU
Website: TBU
CRTDH at CSIR- National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune
The CRTDH Centre was established in September 2021 in the area of “New materials & Chemical Processes” to address the unmet needs of MSE in the areas of polymer synthesis and the methods of
synthesizing functionalized nanoparticles at a large scale through the unique flow processes developed at CSIR-NCL.
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