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Industrial R&D and Technological 4Innovation Fund (I F)

4I F CFP PROCESS FLOW

CONTACT DETAILS

CFP Submission in India & Israel

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

4I F Program Launch4I F CFP Cycle Launch

Application review in India & Israel

Announcement of results & project approval

Signing of agreement & project commencement

Project Monitoring & Release of Grant

• Results announced in India & Israel• Signing of Legal Agreement / Contract

• Project Commencement • Release of First Installment

• Periodic Project Monitoring to review Milestones • Release of funds upon successful completion of milestones

• Techno-Financial Review in India and Israel• Presentation of results to Governing Board • Final Selection of projects by Governing Board

Bilateral Collaborative Industrial R&D Program

Supported by

Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India&

Israel Innovation Authority, Israel

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INDIA

Ms. Deepanwita MukherjeeE:

T: +91 11 4288 8004

[email protected]

Mr. Nilesh PatelE:

T: +91 11 4288 8009

[email protected]

Global Innovation & Technology Alliance (GITA) www.gita.org.in

ISRAELIsrael Innovation Authority (IIA)

Ms. Merav TapieroE:

T: +972 3 511 8169

[email protected]

www.innovationisrael.org.il

Completion of Project & Repayment of Grant

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Periodic reporting of the Project•• Repayment of the Grant Amount

• Submission of Application• Submission of Additional Documents• Initial screening of Qualified Applications

Partnership Development Support from GITA & Innovation Authority

•• Launch of CFP Cycle

Global Innovation & Technology Alliance Technology Development Board (TDB)

of Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

(GITA) is a Not–for–Profit Company, jointly incorporated by

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

ELIGIBILITY

Israel

GRANT FUNDING

Indian Organizations/Indian Side:DST-GITA will support a Minimum of 0.25 Million USD to Maximum of 1.25 Million USD (equivalent in INR) per project or 50% of the Indian Project Cost whichever is lower.

Israeli Organization/Israeli Side:Israel Innovation Authority will support a Minimum of 0.25 Million USD to Maximum of 1.25 Million USD per project or 50% of the Israeli Project Cost whichever is lower.

India

4India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund (I F) fund is a cooperation between the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA), State of Israel to promote, facilitate and support joint industrial R&D projects, between companies from India and Israel to address the challenges in the agreed ‘Focus Sectors’.

4DST and IIA have jointly created a joint $40 Million USD I F fund with equal contribution from both sides over a 4

period of Five years. I F is aimed to promote, facilitate and support joint Industrial R&D between India & Israel which would lead to co-development and commercialization of innovative technologies benefiting both the countries.

4Global Innovation & Technology Alliance (GITA) is appointed to implement the I F program in India, while Israel Innovation Authority be the implementing agency in Israel.

An Israeli for profit R&D performing company, which is registered, operate in Israel as Project Lead (ISPL), responsible for the Israel application submission, leading the Israeli side of the project and communicating with the Indian Project Lead.

• The Israeli Project Lead (ISPL) (i.e. lead company) and any other Israeli company that is signed on the Cooperation and Project and Funding Agreement, are subjected to the Israeli Research and Development Law (1984) and to the Israel Innovation Authority Board Guideline number 1.

An Indian Company headquartered in India having requisite understanding and capability to undertake related research & developmental activities in the areas of the proposed project as Indian Project Lead (INPL). Academic institutions, Research entities, other R&D institutes having headquarter and operational base in India are strongly encouraged to participate in the projects as Intellectual Contractors/Partners with Indian Company (as appropriate/agreed with Indian Company).

• The Indian Project Lead (INPL) company applying for the project must be incorporated in India under the Companies Act 2013.

• The company must be at least 51% owned by Indian citizens over the total duration of the project.

• The INPL should have the required expertise and team capacity to manage the proposed project.

Important Notes

a) Collaborations must be business-led from both sides

b) Academic institutions, Research entities, other R&D institutes are eligible to participate as Sub-contractors or Project Partners as per the Programme guidelines

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In IndiaFUNDING CRITERIA

• Project Lead from Industry must contribute minimum 50% in the project

• Govt. of India provides financial support of up to 50% in the project in form of Conditional Grant*

• Project Lead from Industry must contribute minimum 50% in the project

• State of Israel provides financial support of up to 50% in the project in form of Conditional Grant*

In Israel

FOCUS SECTORS

*Conditional Grant would be repayable depending on the success in form of Royalty up to the grant amount as per the Programme guidelines.

WATER HEALTHCARE AGRICULTURE ENERGY INFORMATION &COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS GUIDANCE FOR APPLICANTS

India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund

(I4F)

Supported by

Department of Science & Technology (DST),

Government of India

&

Israel Innovation Authority (IIA),

Government of Israel

1st Call for Proposal (CFP) 2018

January 2018

India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund (I4F) Call for Proposal – Terms, Conditions & Guidelines for Applications

India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund (I4F): Guidelines (CFP 2018) Page 1

1st Call for Proposal (CFP)

Name of the Programme

India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund (I4F) [Between Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India and Israel Innovation Authority (IIA), Government of Israel]

Important Dates

Opening of the Call for Proposals : 15 January 2018 Closing of the Call for Proposals : 16 April 2018

Who Can Apply?

Eligible Indian Project Lead (INPL)

An Indian company headquartered in India having requisite understanding and capability to undertake

R&D activities.

• The Indian Project Lead (INPL) (i.e. lead company) must be a commercial (for profit) company

under the Indian Company Act 1956/2013, which operates in and is headquartered in India.

• At least 51% stake of the INPL Company must be owned by Indian citizens.

• The INPL should have the required expertise and team capacity to manage the proposed

project.

• Sole proprietors and partnership firms are not eligible for support under this programme

• Companies headquartered and owned outside India and their subsidiaries in India, or vice

versa, are not eligible to receive funding from DST/GITA under this programme.

• INPL should lead the project from Indian side and if required bring in other Industry Partners

or Academic/R&D Institutions as Sub-contractors.

Eligible Israeli Applicants An Israeli for profit R&D performing company, which is registered, operate in Israel as Project Lead (ISPL), responsible for the Israel application submission, leading the Israeli side of the project and communicating with the Indian Project Lead.

• The Israeli Project Lead (ISPL) ((i.e. lead company) and any other Israeli company that is signed on the Cooperation and Project and Funding Agreement, are subjected to the Israeli Research and Development Law (1984) and to the Israel Innovation Authority Board Guideline number 1.

Eligible technology sectors

The collaboration aims to promote projects that are innovative and reflecting consumer demands, so that they are market-oriented at the same time focussed on creating a new product or process that will eventually lead to commercialization.

On this basis, this CFP 2018 is open to the applied R&D projects in major strategic area of:

• Water

• Energy

• Agriculture

• Healthcare

• Information & Communication Technologies (ICT)



Project funding support

Selected R&D project participants will receive funding from GITA, on behalf of Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, in India and from Israel Innovation Authority, in Israel respectively. Funds will be provided in accordance with the national laws, rules, regulations and procedures established by each organization, and/or each jurisdiction/country. Funding for R&D Project Participants in India GITA on behalf of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, will fund the successful projects, as follows:

• DST-GITA will support a Minimum of 0.25 Million USD to Maximum of 1.25 Million USD per project or 50% of the Indian Project Cost whichever is lower.

Funding for R&D Project Participants in Israel

• Innovation Authority will support a Minimum of 0.25 Million USD to Maximum of 1.25 Million USD per project or 50% of the Israeli Project Cost whichever is lower.

Types of projects to be supported

Two types of projects will be considered for program funding:

1. Full-Scale R&D Projects, focused on development of new products, processes or technologies

2. Product Adaptation Projects -In addition to R&D projects aimed at the development of new, innovative and R&D-intensive products, companies are also eligible for funding support for projects focused on the adaptation and customization of a product to in the markets e.g. in Israel, India or elsewhere, including but not limited to:

a. Adaptation of product in consideration of local cultural / technical considerations b. Adaptation to local conditions, such as climate, infrastructure etc. c. Regulatory considerations, particularly for foods and drugs d. Reduction of price to customer by the utilization of local components e. Reduction of price to customer by optimization of specification f. Establishment of beta-sites

Contact Information: INDIA Global Innovation & Technology Alliance (GITA) 4th Floor, IGSSS Building, 28, Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi – 110 003 Tel: +91 11 4288 8009 Email: [email protected] ISRAEL: Israel Innovation Authority 4 Hayarden St. Airport City, Israel Email: [email protected] Website: www.innovationisrael.org.il

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http://www.innovationisrael.org.il/



Contents

1. ABOUT THE PROGRAMME......................................................................................... 4

2. ABOUT FUNDING & IMPLEMENTING AGENCY .................................................... 4

Department of Science & Technology (DST) .................................................................. 4

Global Innovation & Technology Alliance (GITA) ........................................................... 4

Israel Innovation authority .................................................................................................. 4

3. ELIGIBLE TECHNOLOGY SECTORS ........................................................................ 6

4. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA ................................................................................................. 6

5. SELECTION CRITERIA ................................................................................................. 7

6. R&D PROJECT FUNDING – FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS .......................................................................................................................... 7

7. APPLICATION PROCESS ............................................................................................ 8

8. IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES ............................................................................ 9

9. MATCHMAKING SUPPORTS ...................................................................................... 9

10. PROJECT COST GUIDELINES .............................................................................. 10

11. EVALUATION AND SELECTION OF R&D PROJECTS .................................... 13

12. RELEASE OF FUNDS AND ROYALTY PAYMENT ............................................ 13

13. KEY DOCUMENTS NEEDED (For Indian Applications) .................................. 14

14. RESPONSIBILITIES AFTER PROPOSAL HAS BEEN APPROVED .............. 15

15. CONTACT INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 15



1. ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

I4F is cooperation between the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and Innovation Authority (IIA), Government of Israel to promote, facilitate and support joint industrial R&D projects, between companies from India and Israel. DST and Israel Innovation Authority have jointly created a $40 Mn USD I4F fund with equal contribution from both sides over the period of Five years. I4F is aimed to promote, facilitate and support joint Industrial R&D between India & Israel which would lead to co-development and commercialization of innovative technologies benefiting both the countries. The objective of this programme is to respond to the global issues concerning science & technology while developing technologies that can be commercialized and localized within 2 years through joint cooperation between India and Israel. In India, on behalf of DST, funding and other services will be provided through Global Innovation & Technology Alliance (GITA) and in Israel, funding and other services will be provided through Israel Innovation Authority. Applicants are required to review the complete application guidelines before developing and submitting a complete proposal. Please note that the proposal preparation guidelines should be seen as suggestions which will be helpful to applicants in preparing a proposal that addresses the issues on which the evaluation will be based. Applicants can choose to address the suggestions that they believe will strengthen their proposal.

2. ABOUT FUNDING & IMPLEMENTING AGENCY

Department of Science & Technology (DST)

The Department of Science & Technology (DST) was established in May 1971, with the objective of promoting new areas of Science & Technology and to play the role of a nodal department for organising, coordinating and promoting S&T activities in the country. The Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India has an important role in building a strong base for Research, Development and Demonstration in India and in addressing national concerns about strengthening science and technology. DST, as a national agency for strengthening the base of Science and Technology in the country has made sincere attempt to address national concerns of India in basic research.

For more information about DST, please visit www.dst.gov.in

Global Innovation & Technology Alliance (GITA)

GITA is a “not–for–profit” Public Private Partnership (PPP) company promoted jointly by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) with 51% holding and the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India with 49% holding. It is an innovative mechanism between the government and Indian industry for attracting the industry’s investment in technology by mapping technology gaps, evaluating technology offers across the globe, connecting among technology developers, providers, commercializers, and funding last phase of technology development that connects the market and deployment of technology solutions.

For more information about GITA, please visit www.gita.org.in

Israel Innovation authority

http://www.dst.gov.in/

http://www.gita.org.in/



The Israel Innovation Authority, responsible for the country’s innovation policy, is an independent and impartial public entity that operates for the benefit of the Israeli innovation ecosystem and Israeli economy as a whole. Its role is to nurture and develop Israeli innovation resources, while creating and strengthening the infrastructure and framework needed to support the entire knowledge industry. As such, the Israel Innovation Authority advises the government and Parliament ("Knesset") committees regarding innovation policy in Israel and furthermore monitors and analyzes the dynamic changes taking place throughout the innovation environments in Israel and abroad. The Authority creates cooperation with counterpart agencies to promote technological innovation in the Israeli industry and economy. Innovation is by far the most valuable resource for the State of Israel, serving as a national asset crucial to economic prosperity. Strengthening the innovation ecosystem is the mission of the Israel Innovation Authority, which seeks to further develop and support technological innovation in Israel through various support tools. The Israel Innovation Authority provides a variety of practical tools and funding platforms aimed at addressing the dynamic and changing needs of the local and international innovation ecosystems. With deep knowledge and understanding of the unique challenges facing the Israeli companies and entrepreneurs, the tools and programs offered by the Authority are based on the specific stage and needs of the company. This includes programs for early stage entrepreneurs, mature companies developing new products or manufacturing processes, academic groups seeking to transfer their ideas to the market, multinational corporations interested in Israeli technology, Israeli companies seeking new markets abroad, and traditional factories and plants seeking to incorporate innovative and advanced manufacturing into their businesses. For more information about Israel Innovation Authority, please visit https://innovationisrael.org.il

https://innovationisrael.org.il/



3. ELIGIBLE TECHNOLOGY SECTORS

The collaboration aims to promote projects that are innovative and reflecting consumer demands, so that they are market-oriented at the same time focussed on creating a new product or process that will eventually lead to commercialization. On this basis, this CFP 2018 is open to the applied R&D projects in major strategic area of:

• Water

• Energy

• Agriculture

• Healthcare

• Information & Communication Technologies (ICT)

The CFP is open to projects in the above sectors, based on the merit that include Science & Technology (S&T) development leading to commercial success, social good and benefit to both countries.

4. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Each proposal must include as a minimum:

1. A for profit R&D performing Indian company registered under the Indian Company Act 1956/2013 as Indian Project Lead (INPL), responsible for the Indian application submission, leading the Indian part of the project and communicating with the Israeli Project Lead and

2. An Israeli for profit R&D performing company, which is registered, operates in Israel as Israeli

Project Lead (ISPL), responsible for the Israel application submission, leading the Israeli side of the project and communicating with the Indian Project Lead.

Important Notes:

• Collaborations must be business-led from both sides.

• Sub-contractors (i.e. universities ,research institutions) are eligible to participate as partner as part of bi-lateral Indo-Israeli consortium for the project as long as they have background IP that will be used in the joint project or if they get ownership of the new developed Product

Applicants from Israel

• The Israeli Project Lead (ISPL) ((i.e. lead company) and any other Israeli company that is signed on the Cooperation and Project and Funding Agreement, are subjected to the Israeli Research and Development Law (1984) and to the Israel Innovation Authority Board Guideline number 1.

Applicants from India An Indian company headquartered in India having requisite understanding and capability to undertake R&D activities. Academic institutions, Research entities and other R&D institutes having headquarter and operational base in India are strongly encouraged to participate in the projects as Intellectual Contractors/Partners with INPL (as appropriate/agreed with INPL.)

• The Indian Project Lead (INPL) (i.e. lead company) must be a commercial (for profit) company under the Indian Company Act 1956/2013, which operates in and is headquartered in India.

• At least 51% stake of the INPL Company must be owned by Indian citizens.



• The INPL should have the required expertise and team capacity to manage the proposed project.

• Sole proprietors and partnership firms are not eligible for support under this programme

• Companies headquartered and owned outside India and their subsidiaries in India, or vice versa, are not eligible to receive funding from DST/GITA under this programme.

• INPL should lead the project from Indian side and if required bring in other Industry Partners

or Academic/R&D Institutions as Sub-contractors.

Preferences will be given to:

• Indian companies having partnership with government-funded Indian academic and R&D institutions.

• Indian companies having in-house R&D Centre which is recognised by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India. For details, please refer to http://www.dsir.gov.in/forms/irdpp/Application%20for%20R&D.pdf

• Companies that fall under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) category, as defined by the Government of India. For definition of MSME, please refer to http://www.dcmsme.gov.in/ssiindia/defination_msme.htm

5. SELECTION CRITERIA GITA and the Israel Innovation Authority will use the following joint evaluating criteria in preparing their recommendation:

• The Product and the Technology – What is the extent of technological innovation in the product to be developed? Is the technological approach sound? What are the technological challenges and assessment of the technological risks? What competing technologies exist and what is their relative disadvantage?

• The cooperation level between the partners- synergy between the companies, complementary technological abilities, tasks' balance between the partners, benefits of each partners from the joint collaboration, the cooperation as a key factor to develop a product/technology with a substantial added value to the relevant markets, to what extent each partner benefits from the each other existing IP, in what way the partnership is strategic for the projects' partners

• The Budget – Is it realistic? Does it contain unnecessary expenses or does it lack others that are crucial?

• The Market – Is the estimate of the market size, market share and commercial potential realistic? Who are or will be the main competitors in this market?

• Capabilities of the Companies – The qualification of the development teams and their ability to successfully carry out the development objectives. The resources available to carry out the marketing/sales and sales support responsibilities.

• Benefits – What benefits is the project expected to yield to both companies and to the Israeli and Indian national economies?

Any team proposing an R&D project that addresses the above criteria is eligible to apply to this CFP in

accordance with the national laws, rules regulations and procedures of their respective country.

6. R&D PROJECT FUNDING – FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS

Selected R&D project participants will receive funding from GITA, on behalf of Department of Science

& Technology (DST), Government of India, in India and from Israel Innovation Authority in Israel

respectively. Funds will be provided in accordance with the national laws, rules, regulations and

procedures established by each organization, and/or each jurisdiction/country.

http://www.dsir.gov.in/forms/irdpp/Application%20for%20R&D.pdf

http://www.dcmsme.gov.in/ssiindia/defination_msme.htm



Although the individual type and value of individual contributions allocated to India-Israel project may

vary, each bilateral project must highlight the total contribution from each participating country. Total

contribution may be defined as the combined value of cash, human resource effort, services and/or

equipment that each country invests in an R&D project.

Funding for R&D Project Participants in India

GITA on behalf of the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, will fund the

successful projects, as follows:

• DST-GITA will support a Minimum of 0.25 Million USD to Maximum of 1.25 Million USD per

project or 50% of the Indian Project Cost whichever is lower.

Funding for R&D Project Participants in Israel

• Innovation Authority will support a Minimum of 0.25 Million USD to Maximum of 1.25 Million

USD per project or 50% of the Israeli Project Cost whichever is lower.

7. APPLICATION PROCESS

The I4F common applications are to be submitted following these criteria and in accordance with the

national laws, rules, regulations and procedures in effect:

a) At least two science and technology companies from the respective countries should express a

desire to cooperate in the research and development of a new product or a new process.

b) The project may involve more than one company from each side; academic/research entities

are eligible to join as sub-contractors or as part of a bi-lateral Indo-Israeli consortium.

c) The product should be technologically innovative and should have commercial potential. The

joint industrial R&D project should aim at the development of products/processes leading to

commercialization in the global market.

d) The project partners should agree in advance on the IP rights and on the commercialization

strategy of the product or process.

e) The project should demonstrate the contribution of the participants from both countries

f) The project must be balanced between participants and significant to both partners (no less

than 40%-60%)

g) The project timeframe is limited to 2 (two) years.

h) A minimum of 50% of the total project costs must be incurred by the business partners (Israel

and India).

i) Although it is not mandatory, projects that engage an end-user/first customer are strongly

encouraged in either side of the consortium

Applications meeting all basic criteria of the CFP are invited to submit full project proposals using the

I4F common forms to both Implementing Organizations simultaneously within the deadline of the

particular CFP's period. Applications submitted after the deadline of the call period would be considered

eligible for the next call period. The proposal's application must be signed following the CFP instructions.

The Israeli partner is required to submit I4F application forms in accordance with the Israel Innovation

Authority regulations, through the official Israel Innovation Authority website's online system. The Indian

partner is required to submit I4F application forms to DST/GITA website's through an online system.

Only online mode of submission will be accepted.



8. IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES

Opening of the Call for Proposals 15 January 2018

Closing of the Call for Proposals 16 April 2018

Anticipated release date of Call For Proposal results July/August (Tentative)

Note: The above timeline/schedule is indicative only and is subject to change.

Important Note: Please do not leave your submission to the last minute.

If any technical difficulties arise or if you identify any errors in your submission, we will not be able to grant an extension to the above deadlines. It is your responsibility to ensure you follow the competition guidance rules and in doing so allow sufficient time to complete all of the competition requirements described in this document.

9. MATCHMAKING SUPPORTS In India: GITA’s Matchmaking Tool GITA has developed a web platform for online Matchmaking process to enable applicants to find a suitable project partner.

• Please visit the page http://gita.org.in/Matchmaking.aspx

• Interested applicants needs to submit a matchmaking profile on this platform, providing the following information:

o Brief description of the organisation o Core-technical profile of the projects o Core-technical profile of the desired potential partner o Upload presentation on project/company, if any o Non-registered applicants/users are expected to register the organisations prior to

submitting the Matchmaking Profile through simple registration process from provided link

• You can access the database of registered profiles and identify potential R&D project partners for your project. Upon identification of suitable project partner, you connect with them directly through portal. Please note – your Matchmaking profile listing may take some time for internal review and hosting on Matchmaking page.

• Please submit separate Matchmaking Profile for each projects in case, you have more than one project.

• Applicants may tag their profile as Confidential in case they don’t want to publish on GITA public portal, such profiles will be referred by GITA team and its partners for suggesting suitable partner.

http://gita.org.in/Matchmaking.aspx



10. PROJECT COST GUIDELINES

I4F funding is designed to support the companies development cost up to the point of product commercial readiness. Eligible project costs are R&D costs directly related to the project which will be incurred by the applicant company during the R&D phase. . I4F is unable to recognize project costs which are incurred before the official project start date. Each applicant company is required to complete its respective proposed project budget form. The proposed project budgets will be qualified for evaluation. Project cost that I4F will consider to be eligible for cost sharing are: direct R&D manpower excluding top-level management who are not directly involved in R&D activities related to this project, consumable materials, equipment, consulting services, subcontractors, project associated travel (domestic and international), outlays to meet regulatory requirements, IPR filing, and other expenses that are directly related to the joint R&D project. I4F recognizes the procurement, usage and depreciation costs according to the rules and regulations of each funding entity.

• Exchange Rates

Disbursements will be in local currencies. The applicant company is required to present its proposed project budget in local currency, i.e. Indian Rupee (INR) for the Indian company or Israeli New Shekel (ILS) for the Israeli company, AND in US dollar (USD).

For currencies conversion, both the applicant company and its project partner are to: Use the same source for the exchange rate, i.e. OANDA or XE

Use the same date of exchange rate, e.g. use exchange rate on 1 Jan 2018 for INR to USD conversion AND ILS to USD conversion. The date to be used may be up to 1 month prior to the signed proposal submission date.

• Cost Categories (categories I. to VII. are related to R&D costs)

I) DIRECT LABOUR

Definitions of Eligible Direct Labor

Permanent/Contractual personnel directly related and relevant to the project that are based in India for the Indian company, and based in Israel for the Israeli company. The R&D personnel may be directly employed or on contract and receive the compensation from the applicant company. The R&D personnel should hold relevant technical qualification and experience

Conditions

The rules of salary expenses, including overhead and administrative expenses, will apply according to the accepted practice in each country

R&D personnel who are foreigners working in India or Israel must hold valid work passes.

Not Supported as Direct Labor

Temporary R&D personnel (to be classified under V. Subcontractors & Consultants) R&D personnel who are employed and paid by a related company, subsidiary, overseas branch, 3rd party, etc.

II) EQUIPMENT / SOFTWARE DEPRECIATION

Definitions of Eligible Equipment / Software Depreciation



The usage cost in value of the new equipment or software deployed during the project and the purchase of equipment/software which are required for and relevant to the project shall be supported according to DST/GITA and Israel Innovation Authority policies.

Not Supported as Depreciation Cost

Miscellaneous cost such as VAT/GST, bank charges, shipping, delivery, setting up, servicing, etc.

III) EXPENDABLE MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

Definition of Eligible Expendable Materials & Supplies

Off the shelf consumables which are used during the Project and are not reusable.

Items which require to be custom-made by 3rd parties if required for the project.

Condition

The applicant company supplying consumables to its Project's partner during the Project should not charge the consumables cost to the partner's proposed project budget. The applicant company should include such cost in its own proposed Project budget

Not Supported as Expendable Materials & Supplies Cost

Office supplies, rental, utilities, etc.

Miscellaneous cost such as VAT/GST, bank charges, shipping, delivery, etc.

IV) TRAVEL

Definitions of Eligible Travel Cost

Cost incurred during trips between India and Israel as well as internal travel cost in India

Airfare, room and Board according to the applicant company’s policy Travel cost related to joint commercialization activities - to be classified under VII. Joint Commercialization

Conditions

Only trips made by R&D personnel listed in the approved project budget are recognized

Trips should be of R&D nature and directly related to the project

The applicant company's R&D personnel, who travel to the project partner's country, should not charge their travel costs to the partner's proposed project budget. The applicant company should include such costs in its own proposed project budget

Not Supported as Travel Cost

Trips to countries other than India and Israel

Passport and visa application, travel insurance, etc.

V) SUBCONTRACTORS & CONSULTANTS

Definition of Eligible Subcontractors & Consultants



3rd parties which are engaged by the applicant company to assist in the engineering and technical aspect of the project Consultants who are engaged by the applicant company to develop a marketing/commercialization plan

Conditions

I4F will qualify the applicant company's proposed project budget. The total outsourcing cost is recognized at maximum 30% of the qualified cost before I4F includes the additional overhead and general & admin cost

The applicant company's contractual agreement with the subcontractors or consultants shall be submitted to I4F upon request. The contractual agreement must comply with these Guidelines and in particular the provisions of the IPR Annex.

The applicant company engaging its related company or subsidiary as subcontractor or consultant shall be charged at cost

The applicant company does not possess the expertise of the subcontractor or consultant. Legal consultation related to the project, other than the dispute or arbitration.

Not Supported as Subcontractors & Consultants

3rd parties which are engaged to carry out mass production, business/legal consultation, etc.

The applicant company's project partner

VI) CERTIFICATIONS

Definition of Eligible Certifications

Regulatory activities and standards certifications related to the project which are mandatory before the proposed product or technology can be commercialized

Supported as Certifications Cost

Patent applications

Not Supported as Certifications Cost

Tests done by 3rd parties which are not mandatory for the commercialization of the proposed product or technology (to be classified under V. Subcontractors & Consultants)

VII) JOINT COMMERCIALIZATION

Definition of Eligible Joint Commercialization Cost

Any further certifications or testing required for commercialization based on a detailed report.

Joint participation in trade exhibitions, joint presentation at conferences, joint marketing collaterals and joint road shows in Israel/India or other third countries

Examples of joint commercialization costs: Rental of exhibition booth space, conference registration fee, printing of brochures/posters, travel cost related to joint commercialization activities

Conditions



For each commercialization activity, a prior confirmation is needed by the both fund managers.

Grant amount up to equivalent of US$30,000 per project each side is provided for the pre-defined joint commercialization costs stated above.

Both the applicant company and its Project partner must share the commercialization cost, hence, the commercialization cost must be included in both companies' budget forms

Not Supported as Joint Commercialization Cost

Commercialization activities which are not carried out jointly by the applicant company and its project partner

Commercialization activities which are not related to the proposed product or technology

11. EVALUATION AND SELECTION OF R&D PROJECTS

Evaluation Process

• Application is submitted to the DST/GITA online system by the Indian partner/consortium and

to Israeli Innovation Authority website.

• Upon receiving applications forms, each fund's Co-Manager assigns for each R&D Project

evaluators team on the basis of technological, commercial and financial parameters.

• Israel Innovation Authority team will include a relevant professional expert selected based upon

the nature of the project submitted and a financial expert to evaluate the applying company's

financial capability and to conduct a full due diligence.

• The projects from Indian side will be evaluated through a group of Subject Matter Experts in two

phase evaluation mechanism along with the Techno-Financial and Physical Onsite Due

Diligence, if required. Applicant may also be requested to make a Techno-Financial presentation

to before the evaluation committee, if required.

• The review of the project proposal will be conducted according to rigorous standards, based on

the project criteria and requirements specified in the CFP application form.

• The Evaluator reviews the full project proposal and conducts an on-site evaluation. The

evaluator can ask the company for supplementary material if needed.

• The financial check of the companies are conducted in parallel.

• The evaluation results will be presented to the Governing Board where the final decision on the

approved projects will be taken.

• The Board’s decision will be conveyed in email to the Indian and Israeli Project Applicants within

one business week after the Board's meeting. If funding has been approved, the applicants will

have up to 3 (three) months to materialize this approval by signing with I4F Cooperation and

Project Funding Agreement. This agreement must be signed the CEO of the Israeli company,

and the CEO of the Indian company.

12. RELEASE OF FUNDS AND ROYALTY PAYMENT



I4F will cost-share in the joint development by supporting approved Applicants a conditional grant totalling 50% of the Total Joint Project Budget, or another percentage as determined by the Governing Board. Each Project Applicant directly receives the portion of the total grant that is relative to its share in the budget. The Funds granted shall be disbursed in combination of advance and reimbursement for the cost already incurred on proportionate basis to the Indian and Israeli Project Applicants, and the Consortium Partners, if any, at periodic intervals (35% as advance payment and a quarterly payment starting from 6 months after the Project's starting date). Repayment of Conditional Grant will be based on the total revenue resulted from the Product developed in the joint project, at a rate of no less than 2% and no more than 5% per year, until the conditional Grant is fully repaid. The Indian Project Partners/ Consortium will repay I4F via DST/GITA while the Israeli Project Partners/ Consortium will repay I4F via the Israel Innovation Authority.

13. KEY DOCUMENTS NEEDED (For Indian Applications)

Stage Documents

Application Form Submission Stage

1. Covering letter 2. Completed Full Project Proposal in Application Form along with

all annexures (signed and stamped by Authorized signatory) 3. Presentation for Evaluation Committee Meeting – add

photographs in PPT 4. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between All Consortium

Partners. This MoU should basically cover the following points:

• Percentage sharing of IP Rights on new product/process/knowledge being developed/ created/invented during this collaborative R&D Process.

• Background IP’s of the partnership (If Any) to be used for this project scope.

• Probable/possible market for the new product/process/knowledge & rights to manufacture/License in the respective market for the period of Time (time span)

• % sharing of Royalty

• Dispute and arbitration clause

• Exclusivity and Non-Exclusivity rights if any

• Duration of this agreement in force 5. Registration Certificate of all project partners, including

Academia/R&D Labs, issued by competent authority 6. In case of in-house R&D Centres, all relevant certificates from

stakeholders, competent authority relevant for in-house R&D, Defence Manufacturing & production should be submitted.

7. Audited Annual Reports (including Income Tax Return, Balance Sheet, and Profit & Loss Account & Auditor’s Reports) of all Consortium partners for the last three Financial Years.

8. Know Your Customer (KYC) documents of all Consortium partner(s). KYC means Identity & Address proof of the organization which includes Company PAN Card, Electricity Bill, etc.)

9. Self-Declaration of Applicant on Company letterhead, signed by MD/CEO/Company Secretary, as all Statutory Norms are compiled by the Applicant till date.

10. Share Holding Patter of the Company (highlighting the Foreign Investment, if any)

11. Copy of all relevant Certification like CMMI, ISO, etc. if any



Agreement Signing Stage

All successful project applicants (in India) will be informed before the agreement signing stage about the requisite documents to be submitted during the Agreement Signing stage.

14. RESPONSIBILITIES AFTER PROPOSAL HAS BEEN APPROVED After the proposal has been approved, the Project Leads and project partners shall observe national rules for progress reports and report adherence to the project plan. This includes technical and financial reporting to GITA and IIA, respectively. Representatives from all project partners must be able to adhere to a possible mid-term evaluation, to be conducted by GITA and IIA. After completion of the project, the partners shall promptly submit a final report to GITA as well as IIA respectively. This report shall cover technical achievements as well as financial details. Special focus should be put on the impact of the products/services developed, its exploitation plan and go to market strategy.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION INDIA:

Mr Nilesh Patel Global Innovation & Technology Alliance (GITA) www.gita.org.in Email: [email protected] Tel : +91 11 4288 8009

Ms Deepanwita Mukherjee Global Innovation & Technology Alliance (GITA) www.gita.org.in Email: / [email protected] Tel : +91 11 4288 8004

ISRAEL:

Ms. Merav Tapiero Israel Innovation Authority www.innovationisrael.org.il Email: [email protected] Phone : +972-3-5118169





http://www.innovationisrael.org.il/


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India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund (i4F) 2018

1 PLEASE NOTE: I4F PROJECTS ARE LIMITED TO 24 MONTHS

Application Details How to complete and submit this form

Please check the Call For Proposal (CFP) – Terms, Conditions and Guidelines for Application before completing this form, it will provide valuable information and tips on how to answer each section. Requirements change between CFPs, so please review this document even if you have entered other Global Innovation & Technology Alliance (GITA) / Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) CFPs in the past.

Please ensure you submit your application Online and include all required documentation for the relevant stage of the CFP. Details of any additional documentation required (includes appendices & documents) are included in the Call For Proposal (CFP) – Terms, Conditions and Guidelines document.

Please include with this application an MOU/letter of intent noting the IP arrangements, as well as resumes/CVs of key personnel. Additional documents may be required for applicants - for detailed guidelines and instructions, refer to the Call for Proposal (CFP) document.

Do not provide narration of the technicalities involved only provide the quantitative description that can be quantified and measured. Please provide concise answer.

Request For Proposal

Project title:

Priority Area (Based on the nature of Project you may select maximum of TWO “Focus Sector”

Project timescales Estimated start date: Duration: months1

Expected Date of Commercialisation

Contact Information - Lead Project Participants from Industry Only

Indian Project Lead (INPL) name:

Israeli Project Lead (ISPL) name:

Project Leads contact details

I4F APPLICATION FORM

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India Israel

Name of the Organisation

Parent Organisation

Contact Person

Department

Position/Designation

Registered Address of the Organization

Corporate Address of the Organization

Project Location

E-mail Address

Alternate Email Address

Office Phone Number

Cell Phone Number

Technology Sector (of the organisation) Choose an item. Choose an item.

Technology Subsector

Development stage of the organisation Choose an item. Choose an item.

Registration number of the organisation

Date of registration of the organisation

No. of R&D Employees

No. of Employees

Annual Sales Note: Kindly add table of more partners

Contact Information – Other key participants/co-investigators from industry, academia, or government (wherever applicable)

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1. Participants’ Contributions

Company Name

Country

Main Role of Participant

Contribution (%)

Budget (INR/ILS)

Duration (Months)

India

Israel

Total in US $:

Start Date:

End Date:

2. Executive Summary of Project

Section 1 • A brief Overview & Objective of the entire project that describes the

product/technology/service that you intend to develop in partnership with all partners (both India & Israel) mentioning the key issues to be addressed and related risks and mitigation

Section 2

• Proof of Concept/Maturity of the Concept proposed and Experimentation and Data being capture as Background for the Project along with the Comparison with present/baseline scenarios.

• Brief Scope of Work

• Background/Motivation & Competency (manufacturing/testing facilities, experience in multi-partner projects, managerial capacity) of INPL and Indian partners, and ISPL and Israeli partners.

Section 3

• Measurable Outcomes and related Benefits

• Partnership Synergy (Role-Responsibilities in through cooperation: clear sharing of risks, costs, know-how, and benefits)

Section 4

• Snapshot of the Project Budget * As it seems fit you may insert Graphical, Pictorial and Tabular representation (to be inserted in form of picture format) of your concept / explanation / narration in all above sections for comprehensive and better understanding of your project concept / approach and other modalities.

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Maximum 1500 words (including Graphs, Pictures, Tables in form of Images)

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3. Background Motivation, Project Description, Innovation Proposed & Associated Challenges

4. Sub-section 2.1 Background Motivation

• Describe the Background Motivation to justify the need of the proposed project concept/ Innovation (endorsement / supporting letters by large consumers / users will be appreciated).

Sub-section 2.2 Project Description

• Detail of the entire project idea that describes the product/ technology/ service that you intend to develop in partnership with all partners (both India & Israel) along with Flow Charts and related approach plan

Sub-section 2.3 Scope of Work (in Tabular Form)

• Provide detailed Scope of Work and related sub-activities under each broad heads of Scope of Work

Sub-section 2.4

Innovation proposed

• Specify and explain the degree of Innovation and Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of your proposed project concept in the context of the current Technologies available in the market.

*Kindly refer to the TRL Chart below Sub-section 2.5 Proof of Concept and Targeted Market

• Provide the necessary details of any Proof of Concept or Requisite level data captured/available for taking up this proposed project.

• Specify and explain if there is any background/ existing patent available held by INPL/ISPL, any sub-contractors /and of the project/consortium partners (including sub-contractors if any). Details of Existing Patents held by INPL/ISPL or any sub-contractors.

• Describe the potential market targeted through the proposed project concept.

Sub-section 2.6 Technical Challenges & Mitigations

• Discuss the possible technical challenges involved in the proposed project concept and its mitigation plan

*Please explain all sub-sections in Maximum 250 words each. *As it seems fit, you may insert Graphical, Pictorial and Tabular representation (to be inserted in form of picture format) of your concept / explanation / narration in all above sections for comprehensive and better understanding of your project concept / approach and other modalities.

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For Sub-section 2.3 the following table needs to be filled:

S. No. Broad Scope of Work Sub-Activities

1 XXXXX

a.

b.

c.

2 XXXXX

a.

b.

c.

3 XXXXX

a.

b.

c.

TRL Chart will go as reference for Sub-section 2.4.

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3. Partners/Sub-contractors Roles & Responsibilties, Project Milestones and Deliverables

This section should describe the following important components: 1 Key Roles & Responsibilities of each Partner in the context of the agreed Scope of Work, Key

Milestones and related Timeline

2 Expected IP to be generated through this proposed project & details of the agreement on IP

sharing mechanisms as per the LOI/ Draft MOU between project partners

1. Please fill out the table below

S. No.

Broad Scope of Work

Sub-Activities Deliverables Duration in Months (Dropdown)

Milestones 1 or 2 (Dropdown)

Responsible Party (Dropdown)Israel/India

1 XXXXX

a.

b.

c.

2 XXXXX

a.

b.

c.

3 XXXXX

a.

b.

c.

2. IP Sharing Arrangement Describe the IP arrangement between the project's partners as reflected in the LOI/Draft MOU

(Maximum 250 words each) *As it seems fit, you may insert Graphical, Pictorial and Tabular representation (to be inserted in form of picture format) of your concept / explanation / narration in all above sections for comprehensive and better understanding of your project concept / approach and other modalities.

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4. Establishing the Market Potential & Commercialization Plan

Sub-section 4.1 Market Feedback/Testing

This section should ideally cover: • Provide brief details of the Market survey or Study being made by you with size of the Market,

Time frame, Location, Potential Benefits etc cross referencing with existing credible reports.

• Has the idea been tested with any potential large Customers/End user beneficiaries ?

• Any tie-up with them ? If yes, then provide the details on the same with proof of interest shown by any Potential Customer.

(Maximum 250 words each) *As it seems fit, you may insert Graphical, Pictorial and Tabular representation (to be inserted in form of picture format) of your concept / explanation / narration in all above sections for comprehensive and better understanding of your project concept / approach and other modalities.

Sub-section 4.2

Commercialization Plan

A brief report to be developed in this section consisting with the following sections: • a) Techno- financial USPs2 of the Product (s) planned out of this proposed project- typical

product.

• b) Basic Modalities/ Approach for acquiring the estimated Market and its plan

• c) Analysis of the Risk related to the Competition that you may likely encounter.

• d) Product- Project costing and Projection of the sales and ROI (Return on Investment) – Financial plan.

• Discuss the project partners' abilities in accessing local, broader and global markets.

• Provide some information and calculation in back-up slides to back-up these estimates on expected revenue

• Highlight of any cost related or market assumptions being made for these calculation

• Your views on following types of benefits ✓ Commercial benefits ✓ Societal benefits ✓ Technology benefits

• What products or services will compete with the product/ solution to be developed?

How will the product or service that the project aims for stand out from the competitors? Compare the project partners’ current position to that of the competitors.

(Maximum 250 words each including Graphs, Pictures, and Tables in form of Images) *As it seems fit, you may to insert Graphical, Pictorial and Tabular representation (to be inserted in form of picture format) of your concept / explanation / narration in all above sections for comprehensive and better understanding of your project concept / approach and other modalities.

• 2 USP : Unique selling proposition (Product marketing Strategy). Describe the UPS from a

technological/financial perspective

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5. Indian & Israeli Project Partner and Respective Country-wise Sub-contractors

Details about the partners (Brief about the company background, highlight the Key Strengths/Area of Expertise of the each partner organization)

INPL

ISPL

Indian Sub-Contractors (if any)

Israeli Sub-Contractors (if any)

(Maximum 250 words for each section) *As it seem fit, you may insert Graphical, Pictorial and Tabular representation (to be inserted in form of picture format) of your concept / explanation / narration in all above sections for comprehensive and better understanding of your project concept / approach and other modalities.

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6. Credentials of Project Partners

• Partners to provide reference of good/ credible project (s) with any credible organization/company etc. with proof ( if any)

o Applicants are required to provide information about: Past projects (completed or work-in-progress) and Achievements from projects

• Partners to provide reference of any MoUs / MoAs or orders already in place with any credible organization/company etc. with proof ( if any)

• Details of Existing Patents held by INPL/ISPL or any sub-contractors.

INPL

ISPL

(Maximum 250 words for each section) *As it seem fit, you may insert Graphical, Pictorial and Tabular representation (to be inserted in form of picture format) of your concept / explanation / narration in all above sections for comprehensive and better understanding of your project concept / approach and other modalities.

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7. Project Teams : Indian & Israeli

Section 7.1

• This section consists of a short one or two sentence bullet describing each of the core members of the team.

• Each bullet should provide the name of the Team member, their role in the organization, and highlights of their relevant skill or career experience

• Mention past track record of the Project Team under “credibility”, including any experience in multi-partner projects.

Section 7.2 - Entire Team • Discuss the entire team as a whole (including: the balance of the partnership; key complementary

qualifications of partners; and added value through cooperation such as ability to share risks, costs, know-how, and benefits)

• If you have worked with the partner(s) identified (INPL or ISPL) in the past, please provide details of such engagement(s).

S.N.

Name Country Designation, Organization

Qualification/ Experience

Credibility Principle Area of Focus in this Project

1 Dr. ABC DEF

Israel CEO, XXX Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Ph.D,

• Published report on XXXXXXX (if any)

• Part of YYYYYY team in the entity

•

2 India

3

4

Entire Team (Maximum 250 words for this section)

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8. Existing Manufacturing/Testing Facility

Section 1 • Details of Existing Equipment Manufacturing/Testing facility relevant for this project.

INPL

ISPL

(Maximum 250 words for each section) * As it seems fit you may insert Graphical, Pictorial and Tabular representation (to be inserted in form of picture format) of your concept / explanation / narration in all above sections for comprehensive and better understanding of your project concept / approach and other modalities.

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9. Financials

Section 9.1 • Financial Health of the INPL & ISPL

Section 9.2

• Detailed Project Budget

Section 9.3

• Sources of Funds

Snapshot of Financial Health of INPL (Audited Data in INR Lakhs) – To be filled out by the Indian partner

Particulars Year 3 (Latest Audited Year)

Year 2 Year 1

Share Capital

Reserves & Surplus

Tangible Net Worth (TNW) (Share Capital + Reserves – Accumulated Losses – Intangible Assets)

Total Outside Liabilities (TOL)

Debt Equity Ratio (TOL/TNW)

Current Ratio (CA/CL)

Total Sales / Revenue

PBDIT (Profit before Depreciation, Interest & Tax)

PBT (Profit Before Tax)

PAT (Profit After Tax)

Cash Accruals

% Investment in R&D (% of the Total Sales / Revenue)

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Snapshot of Financial Health of ISPL (Audited Data in ILS) – To be filled out by the Israeli partner

Particulars Year 3 (Latest Audited Year)

Year 2 Year 1

Share Capital

Reserves & Surplus

Tangible Net Worth (TNW) (Share Capital + Reserves – Accumulated Losses – Intangible Assets)

Total Outside Liabilities (TOL)

Debt Equity Ratio (TOL/TNW)

Current Ratio (CA/CL)

Total Sales / Revenue

PBDIT (Profit before Depreciation, Interest & Tax)

PBT (Profit Before Tax)

PAT (Profit After Tax)

Cash Accruals

% Investment in R&D (% of the Total Sales / Revenue)

Financial Summary Table3

Organization Name Country Own Contribution

to project by each

organization

(support received

from any other

form should be

mentioned under

“Other

Sources”(INR /ILS)

Funding sought

from GITA (INR) /

IIA (ILS

Other Sources

of Financial

Support

Related to

Proposed

Research

(INR/ US$)

Total (INR/ILS)

XXXX India

Israel

3 Israeli leading partner is requested to use US$

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Year wise Budget Beark-up

Particulars Amount in INR/ ILS

Project Budget – For Indian Project Lead (IPL) Year 1 Year 2 Total Budget

Indian Project Lead Contribution to the Project

Requested funding from DST/GITA to the project in India

Funding from Other Government Sources in India (if any)

Total India Budget

Israel Project Lead Contribution to the Project

Requested funding from IIA to the project in Israel

Funding from Other Government Sources in Israel (if any)

Total Israel Budget

Overall Project Budget (INR/ILS)

Overall Project Budget in US$

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Project Cost Break-up - To be filled out by the Indian leading partner using INR currency

Key Costs Heads* Total Project Cost INPL Contribution Requested Funding from

GITA by INPL

Equipment

(Max 40% of the eligible GITA

Funding)

000,000 000,000 000,000

Manpower


Funding)

000,000 000,000 000,000

Consumables


Funding)

000,000 000,000 000,000

Travel/Others


Funding)

000,000 000,000 000,000

Total 000,000 000,000 000,000

Project Cost Break-up - To be filled out by the Israeli leading partner4

Key Costs Heads* Total Project Cost ISPL Contribution Requested Funding from

IIA by ISPL

Equipment

000,000 000,000 000,000

Manpower

000,000 000,000 000,000

Consumables

000,000 000,000 000,000

Travel/Others

000,000 000,000 000,000

Total 000,000 000,000 000,000

Milestones & Funding Details of INPL

4 The Israeli companies will be subjected to the Israel Innovation Authority rules

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Sl. No Milestones Duration in

Months

Total India Cost

(INR)

INPL Contribution

(INR)

GITA Funding to

INPL (INR)

1 Milestone I (sample data)

100,000 50,000 50,000

2 Milestone II 000 000 000

…

Milestones & Funding Details of ISPL

Sl.No Milestones Total Israeli Cost (ILS)

ISPL Contribution (USD)

Israeli Partners Contribution (if any) (ILS)

Innovation Authority Funding (ILS)

1 Milestone I 000 000 000 50000

2 Milestone II 000 000 000 000

…

Technical Summary of all Investment parameters (as mentioned in above table) - To be filled out by the Indian leading partner Detailed Technical Specification of Capital Investment (Equipment/machines/etc.) to be made

S. No. List of Equipment / Technology

Purpose / Justification

Specification Cost (INR)

Total

Details of the “R&D Manpower” to be utilised for the proposed activities

S. No. List of R&D Manpower Roles & Responsibilities

% Contribution to Project

Cost (INR) according to % contribution

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Total

Details of the “Consumables Cost” to be utilised for the proposed activities

S. No. List of Consumables Purpose / Justification

Specification Cost (INR)

Total

Details of the “Evaluation/Travel/Training” to be utilised for the proposed activities

S. No. No. of Travel / Training Purpose of Travel / Training

List of People Cost (INR)

Total

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Technical Summary of all Investment parameters (as mentioned in above table) - To be filled out by the Israeli leading partner Detailed Technical Specification of Capital Investment (Equipment/machines/etc.) to be made

S. No. List of Equipment / Technology

Purpose / Justification

Specification Cost (ILS)

Total

Details of the “R&D Manpower” to be utilised for the proposed activities

S. No. List of R&D Manpower Roles & Responsibilities

% Contribution to Project

Cost (ILS) according to % contribution

Total

Details of the “Consumables Cost” to be utilised for the proposed activities

S. No. List of Consumables Purpose / Justification

Specification Cost (ILS)

Total

Details of the “Evaluation/Travel/Training” to be utilised for the proposed activities

S. No. No. of Travel / Training Purpose of Travel / Training

List of People Cost (US$)

Total

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Sources of Funds of INPL (should match with INPL Contribution to the Project)

Sl. No Source of Funds Brief Note INR Attachments

1 Own Funds (Fresh Capital)

000

2 Own Funds (Internal Accruals)

000

3 Borrowings (Banks & Institutions)

000

4 Borrowings (Investors) 000

5 Borrowings (Family/Friends & Relatives orCrowd funding )

000

Total

Sources of Funds of ISPL (should match with ISPL Contribution to the Project)

Sl. No Source of Funds Brief Note ILS Attachments

1 Own Funds (Fresh Capital)

000

2 Own Funds (Internal Accruals)

000

3 Borrowings (Banks & Institutions)

000

4 Borrowings (Investors) 000

5 Crowd funding 000

Total

10. Project Summary for Public Disclosure

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• Please provide a three to four line summary of the project suitable as a basis for public announcement in the event your project is approved.

• Do not include detailed technical information, or any business or technical information that is confidential.

• Indian and Israeli government agencies reserve the right to edit the summary for content, grammar, length and style as required.

• The project summary may be used by Indian and Israeli government agencies to promote the project, the partners and the funding programs.

(Maximum 250 words for this section) * As it seems fit you may insert Graphical, Pictorial and Tabular representation (to be inserted in form of picture format) of your concept / explanation / narration in all above sections for comprehensive and better understanding of your project concept / approach and other modalities.

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Statement of Cooperation & Certification The form must be co-signed by at least two industry participants from Israel and India. The participants signing below intend to co-operate within the project as described in this form with the aim of realizing the technical developments as set forth. In addition the participants have or will put in place, a formal cooperation agreement (including IP arrangement) prior to start of the Project They undertake to provide GITA and/or Innovation Authority with updates of this form whenever significant change occurs, or at least once a year as well as a brief final report when finishing the project. They also agree to provide information on the exploitation of project results on a periodic basis. They agree to include in any project related PR material, a reference to the support received under this Call for Proposals. . This application's details are confidential and only available to GITA and Israel Innovation Authority.

Indian Project Lead

Israeli Project Lead

Partner 1 (if any)

Partner 2 (if any)

Name of Organisation

Signature (Authorized Signatory)

Name of Signatory

Designation of Signatory

Seal of Organisation

Place

Date

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List of supporting documents to be submitted along with the application submission by the Indian applicants only:

1. Covering letter* 2. Completed Full Project Proposal in Application Form along with all annexures (signed

and stamped by Authorized signatory)* 3. Presentation for Evaluation Committee Meeting – add photographs in PPT* 4. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between All Consortium Partners. This MoU

should basically cover the following points:* I. Percentage sharing of IP Rights on new product/process/knowledge being

developed/ created/invented during this collaborative R&D Process. II. Background IP’s of the partnership (If Any) to be used for this project

scope. III. Probable/possible market for the new product/process/knowledge &

rights to manufacture/License in the respective market for the period of Time (time span)

IV. % sharing of Royalty V. Dispute and arbitration clause VI. Exclusivity and Non-Exclusivity rights if any VII. Duration of this agreement in force

5. Registration Certificate of all project partners, including Academia/R&D Labs, issued by competent authority*

6. In case of in-house R&D Centres, all relevant certificates from stakeholders, competent authority relevant for in-house R&D, Defence Manufacturing & production should be submitted.

7. Audited Annual Reports (including Income Tax Return, Balance Sheet, and Profit & Loss Account & Auditor’s Reports) of INPL for the last three Financial Years.*

8. Know Your Customer (KYC) documents of IPL. KYC means Identity & Address proof of the organization which includes Company PAN Card, Electricity Bill, etc.)*

9. Self-Declaration of Applicant on Company letterhead, signed by MD/CEO/Company Secretary, as all Statutory Norms are complied by the Applicant till date.*

10. Share Holding Pattern of the Company (highlighting the Foreign Investment, if any)* 11. Copy of all relevant Certification like CMMI, ISO, etc. if any.