MoT Approves Startups To Boost Innovation And Sustainability In Technical Textiles
The Ministry of Textiles (MoT) has approved seven startups under the GREAT scheme to foster innovation and sustainability in technical textiles. Smt. Rachna Shah, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, announced this during the 7th meeting of the Empowered Programme Committee (EPC) of the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM).
The GREAT scheme supports young innovators, scientists, technologists, and startups to translate their ideas into commercial technologies and products, aiming to make India self-reliant. Each approved startup will receive a maximum fund support of INR 50 lakhs.
To date, eight startup proposals under NTTM have been approved, focusing on sustainability, composites, high-performance textiles, meditech, and smart textiles. Notable projects include:
- Developing and manufacturing braided composites for military applications
- Radmone Integrated IFF Antenna
- Surgical simulation models made of composites for training doctors
- Nano-fibre infused textiles for energy generation and sensing
Additionally, the EPC has granted approximately INR 6.4 crores to IIT Guwahati. This grant will help introduce new courses in technical textiles and upgrade the laboratory infrastructure in its Civil Engineering Department. This initiative will enhance IIT Guwahati’s capabilities in technical textiles, particularly geotextiles, enabling the institute to better address the unique geographical and environmental conditions of the North East Region (NER). The grant aims to position IIT Guwahati as a key enabler of NER’s development by offering technical consultancy and support.
