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Learn more about the latest in science, research and innovation from Germany. Also find useful information about research opportunities and development grants in India and Germany.

Announcement
Indo-German InnoXchange Programme

‘InnoXchange’ is a bilateral programme focused on cooperation in innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship between DWIH New Delhi, DAAD, and DST. The programme aims to facilitate knowledge sharing across key areas such as joint technology development, funding opportunities, management of incubators and accelerators, international market access, and intellectual property strategies. It is designed to enable exchange between incubator managers and deep-tech startup founders, supporting collaboration and mutual learning.
Call for Applications
Programme Officer – Events

The DAAD Regional Office is looking for a motivated and qualified professional to join the DWIH New Delhi team as Programme Officer – Events. You will contribute to enhancing the visibility of DWIH New Delhi and its stakeholders by supporting organisation of events as well as its projects. This is a full-time position (40 hrs per week)
Call for Applications (Closed)
Programme Assistant (Temporary)

The DAAD Regional Office India is looking for a motivated and qualified graduate or young professional to join our team as a Programme Assistant (Temporary) for up to 6 months. You will contribute to enhancing the visibility of DWIH New Delhi and its stakeholders by supporting organisation of its projects including events for researchers and spin-offs.
Call for Applications
InnoXchange Programme: Delegation from India to Germany

The Indo-German InnoXchange Programme is a bilateral programme of the German Academic Exchange Service -DAAD ( German Center of Research and Innovation (DWIH) New Delhi) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. The programme aims to establish a systematic exchange format between the Indian and German deep-tech startup and entrepreneurship ecosystems, fostering collaboration among startups, incubators, accelerators, universities, and research institutions. On behalf of the DST, SINE – IIT Bombay is the implementation partner of the programme.
Call for Applications (Closed)
India-Upper Rhein Region Softlanding Programme

India-Upper Rhein Region Softlanding Programme connects selected Indian Life Science startups with the innovation, research and startup ecosystem of the Upper Rhine Region, where Germany, France and Switzerland meet. The programme is designed for research-driven teams aiming to validate their technology and business model for the European market, building long-term international partnerships, and preparing for their expansion into Europe.
Call for Applications
AI Founders & Accelerator programme

Campus Founders, a part of NXTGN, is accepting applications for its 12-week, cost- and equity-free programme AI Founders Programme in Heilbronn, Germany to help early-stage founders take their startups to the next level.
Call for Applications: Innovation Competition
INNOspace Masters 2026

The INNOspace Masters competition 2026 is inviting innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs from across industries to shape cross-sector innovations in space technology. This international innovation competition is organised by the German Space Agency at German Aerospace Center (DLR) in cooperation with European Space Agency – ESA, Airbus, Mercedes-Benz, and OHB , to promote new ideas that transfer technology and expertise from other industries to the space sector (spin-ins/New Space) or from space to non-space sectors (spin-offs).