GAINS 2024: SCHEME
News: The
Ministry of Defense has launched the “GRSE Accelerated Innovation
Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024)” of Garden Reach Shipbuilders &
Engineers Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata.
What’s in the news?
About GAINS 2024
The "GRSE Accelerated Innovation
Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024)" is an ambitious
initiative launched by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
(GRSE) to promote innovation within India’s defense sector. It is
a unique national scheme to encourage and enable MSMEs
and Start-Ups to develop innovative solutions that GRSE may
incorporate for further technological advancement.
Aim: The aim is to leverage
the vast eco-system of MSMEs and Start-Ups to address present and
emerging challenges in the ship design and construction industry,
while achieving the objectives of Atmanirbharta.
Objectives of GAINS 2024 GAINS 2024:
- Encourage
Innovation: Cultivate a culture of
innovation by providing a platform for startups and innovators to
present their cutting-edge solutions.
- Enhance
Collaboration: Substitute collaboration
between defense public sector undertakings, private industries,
academic institutions, and research organizations.
- Boost
Defense Capabilities: Enhance the operational
effectiveness and technological prowess of the Indian armed
forces through innovative projects.
- Support
Indigenous Development: Facilitate the
development of indigenous technologies in line with
the ’Make in India’ initiative and reduce dependence on
foreign technology.
Key Features of GAINS 2024
- Open
Innovation Challenges: GRSE will host a series of
challenges focused on specific problem statements related
to defense needs. Innovators will be invited to propose
solutions to these challenges.
- Funding
and Support: Selected projects will
receive funding and technical support from GRSE,
including access to its infrastructure and expertise.
- Mentorship
and Training: Participants will receive
mentorship from industry experts and GRSE professionals,
aiding in the refinement and development of their
innovations.
- IPR and Commercialization Support: GAINS 2024 will assist innovators in protecting their intellectual property rights and provide pathways for commercialization of successful technologies.
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2032206