Linking Scientists in US, Russia, China, Korea, Canada, The Netherlands, India, Egypt, Singapore and Nordic Countries with Advanced Cyberinfrastructure
The United States - India Science and Technology Endowment Fund has opened a call for proposals:
"Commercializing Technologies for Societal Impact"
Grant up to Rs. 2.50 crore or $ 500,000 (approx. subject to dollar exchange rate).
Submission Deadline: 29 February 2012 (11:59 PM, Pacific Standard Time)
Objective:
To select and support through a grants program financially promising joint US-India entrepreneurial initiatives. These initiatives can originate from government, academic, non-governmental or commercial entities, and any combination thereof provided they focus on applied R&D, incorporate a business plan and proof of commercial concept, and have significant sustainable commercial potential.
Priority Areas:
The governments of the United States of America (through the Department of State) and India (through the Department of Science & Technology) have established the United States - India Science & Technology Endowment Fund for promotion of joint activities that would lead to innovation and techno-preneurship through the application of science and technology. The aim of the Fund is to support and foster joint applied R&D togenerate public good through commercialization of technology achieved through sustained partnerships between US and Indian researchers and entrepreneurs.
For more information: http://www.indousstf.org/US-India-Endowment-Board1.html
GLORIAD's measurement, monitoring and cybersecurity systems are driven by Carter Bullard's excellent (and open-source) Argus system.
GLORIAD's US home is at the Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment of the University of Tennessee.
This web site is provided by the US-Russia Friends & Partners Program.