QC Accel
Strengthening the Interface between Academia and Industry/Startups
QC-Accel-erator, an initiative by FQCI, request proposals (RFP) from Indian Academicians to work on Industry-oriented projects with an aim to develop products or product ideas that advance quantum computing technologies. An opportunity for academia to get involved in collaborative research and development (R&D) directly with companies to address their specific R&D problems.
Creating an ecosystem that would accelerate the growth in the research work and drive the R&D landscape efficiently and effectively, with close coordination with the Industry.
Objectives:
- The goal is also to bridge the gap between academia and industry and ensure students acquire relevant, job-ready skills
- Transforming research mindset and culture in India to foster a novel, transformative and impactful quantum computing research ecosystem
- Reduce the proof-of-concept demonstration timeline for industry
- The mission of QC Accel is to bridge the gap between ideas and application
- Promoting the movement of technology and innovation from Academic labs to the marketplace through patents and new venture creation
- This involves collaboration with Academia and Industry/ Startups to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems, which in turn enriches their teaching and ensures students are better prepared for industry demands.
- Problem statement is framed by the Industry/ Startups
- Creating an ecosystem that would accelerate the growth in the research work and drive the R&D landscape efficiently and effectively, with close coordination with the industry
Eligibility:
- RFP should be submitted jointly by Academic Partners and Industry / Startup partner
- Academic Partners should be Indian citizens residing in India and must hold a regular academic/research position in an academic institution or national laboratories or recognised R&D institutions
- Industry partners include Industries, MSMEs, Industrial R&D Centres and Startups
- Funding support will be provided only to the Academic institutions
- Partial or matching funding support from Industry /Startup is desirable
- Maximum duration of the proposal is 18 months
Application & Selection Procedure:
- Prospective researchers from academia/lab contact Nodal Officer of respective Industries for identifying research partner/s from industry
- The industry and the academic partners work together in identified areas of research
- Shortlisting based on eligibility and technical suitability of the proposal
- FQCI Review Committee recommendation based on proposal review