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DST invites proposals for tech based solution to fight COVID-19 pandemic

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    10Pointer
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    Science & Technology
  • Published
    23rd Mar, 2020
  • Department of Science & Technology (DST) has invited proposals from Indian companies for technology based solution to fight COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The proposal may include technologically innovative solutions like low-cost masks, cost-effective scanning devices, technologies for sanitisation of large areas as well as for contactless entry, rapid diagnostic kits and oxygenators, and ventilators.
  • DST is also looking at bioinformatics and surveillance, rapid and accurate diagnosis kit, Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (IOT) solution for contact-less entry, and low cost and portable oxygenators and ventilators. The proposals have to be submitted on or before March 27.
  • Technology Development Board (TDB), a body under the Department of Science & Technology, provides financial assistance by means of soft loans or grant in exceptional cases, for encouraging the commercial application of indigenously developed technology and for adapting imported technology to wider domestic application.

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