The Uchhatar Avishkar Yojana (UAY) has been launched by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) with a view to promote innovation of a higher order that directly impacts the need of the industries, thereby improving the competitive edge of Indian Manufacturing capabilities. The industry-sponsored, outcome-oriented research projects are funded. While MHRD funds 50% of the project cost, industry and other participating Ministries share the balance project cost (25% each). SERB is partnering with MHRD in funding UAY projects. The call for proposals is made by the National Coordinator of UAY
