Scheme Name: KAPILA: – MoE’s Innovation Cell/AICTE

The Kalam Program for IP Literacy and Awareness (KAPILA) provides financial assistance to Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in India for filing and securing patents.

Here's a summary of the program:

Purpose:

• To promote intellectual property literacy and awareness among students and faculty of HEIs.

• To encourage innovation and entrepreneurship by supporting the filing and securing of patents.

Funding:

• KAPILA reimburses 50% of the total application cost, including filing fees and examination fees.

• The maximum amount that an institute can receive per year is ₹1,12,000/-.

• The program supports a maximum of 40 patent applications per year per institute.

Eligibility:

• The program is open to all HEIs recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) or the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

• Students and faculty members of HEIs can apply for funding.

Application process:

• HEIs need to submit an online application form along with supporting documents.

• The application is reviewed by an expert committee.

• Selected applicants receive funding after meeting all eligibility criteria and submitting relevant receipts.

Key points to remember:

• KAPILA is not limited to specific fields of innovation.

• The program focuses on creating awareness and encouraging patent filing across diverse areas.

• HEIs play a crucial role in facilitating and supporting the application process for students and faculty.

Additional resources:

• Official KAPILA website: https://mic.gov.in/KAPILA

• University of Kashmir announcement: https://kapila.mic.gov.in/KAPILA%20Scheme%20document.pdf