TDB signs agreement for ₹37.51 crore RDI support for indigenous multi-gas sensing platform
29 September 2026
The Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology, has signed an agreement with Multi Nano Sense Technologies Private Limited, Nagpur, for ₹37.51 crore support under the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund.
The project has a total approved cost of ₹75.02 crore and aims to develop a MEMS + AFE SoC Multi-Gas Sensor platform.
The technology is to advance from TRL-4 to TRL-9.
Support will be given through Optionally Convertible Debt (OCD).
The project falls under the Deep Technology sector, with Quantum Technology as the sub-sector.
TDB support:
₹37.51 crore
Total approved cost:
₹75.02 crore
Instrument:
Optionally Convertible Debt (OCD)
Technology readiness:
TRL-4 to TRL-9
Why it matters for exams: Technology-funding bodies and TRL levels are popular in science-and-technology current affairs.
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