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Call For Proposal (CFP-2023)

About TEXMiN

The Technology Innovation in Exploration & Mining (TEXMiN) Foundation has been established as a Section-8 company by The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India at the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad.

The goal of the TEXMiN Foundation is to enhance the efficiency and safety of mining operations through the integration of cutting-edge cyber-physical systems technology. This approach will not only lead to more sustainable mining practices but also provide a roadmap towards the next level of mining innovation known as Mining 4.0. The foundation, established with the support of the Indian government, also aims to drive change and progress within the industry by engaging the brightest minds and promoting research and development initiatives.

TEXMiN is aimed at

Developing modern and sophisticated exploration methods/ integrated techniques (Geophysical, Geological & Remote Sensing) for
      (i) Identifying new and potentially viable areas to mine by locating deep concealed deposits and minimizing exploration
      (ii) Lower the cost of mineral exploration through pattern matching, predictive analytics, and computer vision systems.

Achieving 3S Mining (Safe, Smart, and Sustainable Mining leading to Mining 4.0) through operation & process optimization across the mining value chain by developing CPS based technologies for
       (i) Surveillance and Evacuation System for Underground Mine Safety
       (ii) Low-cost integrated Monitoring Systems to Predict and Prevent Accidents/Disasters

TEXMiN has joined hands with various industry partners in the development and promotion of Digital Technologies in the Mining and Mineral sectors in helping the country succeed in the mission of Atmnirbharta. Against the above backdrop, TEXMiN Foundation, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad invites innovative, collaborative R&D proposals from Academic institutions, R&D organizations, and user industries on the problem areas addressing Smart, Sustainable & Safe Mining (3S Mining).

The problem statements are listed in Annexure I.

Researchers/ Faculty Members/ Scientists/ Technologists working in Academic Institutions/ Registered Scientific Societies/ R&D Institutions/ Laboratories/ Autonomous R&D organizations/ Start-up (registered with DIPP) having required facilities to carry out R&D activities are encouraged to apply.

For detailed guidelines and online submission of proposals, please go through the link below

LINK: https://forms.gle/4R5CkhXqZEgLJBpH7

APPLY HERE

At a Glance

Who can Participate?
Researchers/ Faculty Members/ Scientists/ Technologists working in Academic Institutions/ Registered Scientific Societies/ R&D Institutions/ Laboratories/ Autonomous R&D organizations/ Start-up (Registered with DIPP) having required facilities to carry out R&D activities, anywhere in India are encouraged to apply.

What are the standards for selecting Project Proposals?

  1. The project proposals will be evaluated based on criteria such as relevance to our problem statements, precision technologies, adherence to the required format, originality, clarity, feasibility, practicality, sustainability, user experience, future growth potential, and the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of the project.
  2. Patentable Ideas/ deliverables, and Translational Research, will get preference
  3. After the review of the project proposal, selected proposals will be invited to a face to face/ online presentation before the TEXMiN Technology Development Committee

Benefits:

  1. Funding Support upto Rupees 50 Lakhs
  2. Exhibit Opportunities
  3. Product Commercialization
  4. External Collaboration Opportunities
  5. Assistance In Testing & Trial

We look forward to your collaborative R&D proposals aimed towards Technology Development

Reference Documents

Problem Statement for CFP-2023 (Annexure I) 

Proposal Format 

Corporate Brochure TEXMiN

Brochure CFP-2023