IGSTC Matchmaking: 2+2 Call 2026 on Economic and Sustainable Solutions and WISER Call 2026
Virtual, India
Developing Cooperation for Joint R&D&I projects between India and Germany
Find your partners for IGSTC's '2+2 Call 2026 on Economic and Sustainable Solutions' and 'WISER Call 2026'.
This website offers a matchmaking tool to discuss project opportunities and facilitate introductions between organizations (research institutes, universities, industries, SMEs, research labs) from India and Germany. It is a 1:1 networking platform. Meetings among participants can be scheduled as a video call in the B2Match at any time until 31 May 2026 (for 2+2 projects) and 31st March 2026 (for WISER). For more information please go to the section Matchmaking.
IGSTC
Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC), established by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), Government of Germany facilitates Indo-German R&D&I networking through substantive interactions among government, academia/research system and industry to foster innovation for the overall economic and societal developments of both the countries.
The Centre envisions to:
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Advance industrial research partnership with mutuality of interest and respect
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Create a platform for cross fertilisation of ideas
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Develop knowledge networks for industrial sectors to enhance competitiveness
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Establish joint knowledge pools to address global challenges
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Serve as a nodal centre to promote Indo-German technology partnership
2+2 Projects
Through its flagship program “2+2 Mode of Partnership”, IGSTC intends to catalyse innovation centric R&D projects by synergising the strength of research/academic institutions and public/private industries from India and Germany.
Participants from India and Germany are invited to submit joint project proposals in the research and development of innovative products and applications with strong market potential and commercialization.
Theme for Call 2026
Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC), to promote research partnership of industrial relevance, invites Proposals for joint R&D&I projects of industrial relevance in 2+2 Mode of Partnership in the thematic area Economic and Sustainable Solutions with subtopics:
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Mobile Health and Telemedicine
Modern Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have revolutionized various aspects of our lives, including the healthcare sector and the delivery of patient care. Mobile Health (mHealth) and telemedicine leverage mobile and wireless technologies to improve health outcomes and make healthcare services more accessible and cost-effective. These technologies are primarily employed for patient monitoring, health awareness, decision support, emergency management, and disaster response, among other applications. Research in this field encompasses a wide range of topics, such as ensuring the secure handling of patient data, developing or refining wearable devices and sensors, enhancing care for first responders, and creating new applications for patient treatment and monitoring—both before and after care. It also includes the use of AI-based diagnostics to support local healthcare providers and AI models designed for the early detection of large-scale health threats. Proposals should demonstrate the ability to develop cost-effective solutions.
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Integrated Water Resource Management
Integrated Water Resources Management, as defined by UNEP, refers to the coordinated development and management of water, land, and related resources with the aim of maximizing economic and social welfare in an equitable manner, while safeguarding the sustainability of essential ecosystems. At its core, IWRM recognizes the interdependence of the many competing uses of finite water resources. Its effective implementation not only protects the global environment but also supports economic growth, sustainable agricultural development, democratic governance, and improved public health. Within this call, IGSTC—as a technology-oriented institution—seeks to advance technological solutions that contribute to the more sustainable use of water resources. Applicants should therefore clearly explain and demonstrate how their proposed technologies integrate into the broader IWRM framework. Interdisciplinary consortia, particularly those involving social scientists, are strongly encouraged. Proposed technologies should be designed with cost-effectiveness and scalability in mind to enhance their potential for practical application and market viability. Research topics may focus on technological innovations that promote more sustainable water use in agricultural, industrial, or domestic contexts.
Deadline for submitting First Stage Proposals: 31 March 2026 / 13:00 PM CET.
WISER
Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) aims to build scientific capacity, retain, encourage, and promote women researchers.
Women researchers holding regular positions in academia/research institutions/industry, in India and Germany, are eligible to submit proposals in paired mode, to foster innovation in all fields of STEM.
This programme intends to:
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Enhance the representation and progression of women researchers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
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Create avenues for networking, interaction and long-term research collaboration.
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Improve the research capabilities and opportunities in the partner country across various areas of science and technology, collaborative research, innovation, and laboratory utilization.
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Promote women to lead consortium-based bilateral projects for IGSTC programmes and other funding schemes.
Deadline for submitting First Stage Proposals: 31 March 2026 / 13:00 PM CET.
IGSTC B2Match 2026
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