DST encouraged translational research on Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage

Department of Science & Technology has invited proposals from Indian researchers in the area of CCUS under Accelerating CCUS Technologies (ACT) in collaboration with other ACT member countries.

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Key-Points

This is an initiative to facilitate the emergence of CO2 Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) via translational funding of projects aimed at accelerating and maturing CCUS technology through targeted innovation and research activities.

Sixteen countries, regions, and provinces are working together in ACT with the ambition to fund world-class RD&D innovation that can lead to safe and cost-effective CCUS technology.

ACT is seeking innovative projects that range from smaller research projects to new or already existing pilot and demonstration facility sites.

New pilot and demonstration facilities should have potential for upscaling to industrial size either in a demo phase or early commercial phase.

Each project proposal has to be submitted by a project consortium consisting of at least three eligible applicants funded by at least three countries/regions participating in this ACT call.

Each project’s consortium must have the required expertise to undertake research and development within the specified themes.