IGSTC Matchmaking: 2+2 Call 2026 on Economic and Sustainable Solutions and WISER 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:

• 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 devices 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. The benefits of telemedicine include cost-effectiveness, the ability to expand higher-order services, and the potential to alleviate future medical doctor shortages.

  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. Further research is ongoing to improve the trustworthiness of telemedicine-related outcomes.

  IGSTC calls for proposals under the 2+2 grant scheme, to develop innovative products and processes, which focus on, but are not limited to, enacting and updating technology infrastructure and effective data based decision making techniques, which can promote timely health care services in situations of inaccessibility, to alleviate physical and mental distress. Proposals should demonstrate the ability to develop cost-effective solutions, prioritizing practical application and commercial scalability. 

• Integrated Water Resource Management

  Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) 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.

  IGSTC calls for proposals under the 2+2 grant scheme to advance technological solutions that contribute to the more sustainable use of water resources, through development of technological innovations that facilitate novels methods of cross-sector water resource management in agricultural, industrial, or domestic contexts, especially in view of effects of rapid urbanization, climate variability, population growth, and industrial expansion. Innovations may focus on, but not be limited to, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Analytics (BDA), smart sensors, and cyber-physical systems for enhanced monitoring, forecasting, and decision-making capabilities in water systems

  Applicants should 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.

Deadline for submitting First Stage Proposals: May 2026.

This programme intends to:

• Enhance the representation and progression of women researchers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

• Create avenues for networking, interaction and long-term research collaboration.

• Improve the research capabilities and opportunities in the partner country across various areas of science and technology, collaborative research, innovation, and laboratory utilization.

• 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.