DST Water Technology Initiative (WTI)
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DST Water Technology Initiative (WTI)

DST's Water Technology Initiative funds water-tech R&D and pilots through multiple rolling calls — including accelerating CCUS technologies, cleaning Ganga and agri-water, and desalination solutions. Non-dilutive, government-backed.

DST's Water Technology Initiative funds water-tech R&D and pilots through multiple rolling calls — including accelerating CCUS technologies, cleaning Ganga and agri-water, and desalination solutions. Non-dilutive, government-backed.

AmountUp to ₹7 Cr (varies by call)
FunderDST (Department of Science & Technology)
DeadlineRolling / Ongoing
SectorWater & Wastewater
StagePilot, Early
TypeGrant

Program Details

  • Multiple active calls: CCUS technologies, Ganga + agri-water (DST-NWO), desalination
  • Non-dilutive R&D funding
  • Research institutions primary; startups eligible
  • Government-backed (DST)
  • Water tech = climate-adjacent sustainability focus

This program has no fixed deadline — confirm the current application window on the funder's official page.

Source last verified 2026-08-11· Always confirm details on the funder's site before applying.

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