RDI Scheme: New Chemicals Funding Area; TDB Call Closed

Who Can Apply / Eligibility

• New eligible technology area: Advanced Chemicals, Petrochemicals and Material Technologies, effective 8 October 2026.
• First TDB call: Technology Readiness Level 4 or above, subject to the existing call conditions; not a newly reopened window.
• Current submission status: TDB's homepage-linked RDI-SLFM page displays Call Closed.

Benefits / What You Get

• Maximum support: Up to 50% of the total project cost, with matching contribution from the company or private investor
• Funding form: Loan, equity or hybrid support depending on the project
• Loan terms announced for the first call: Collateral-free financing at around 2–4% interest with tenure up to 15 years, including moratorium provisions
• Grant status: The first call did not offer grant funding

Documents You Need

• Documents for a reopened call: No new call-specific document checklist was verified; follow TDB's published conditions if a new call opens.

Verification & Approval

1. Initial screening and shortlisting by the Investment Committee process
2. Detailed scientific, technological, financial and commercial evaluation
3. Funding decision subject to the applicable RDI and TDB conditions

What to do next

1. Read the official technology-area update and check whether your project falls within the stated scope.
2. Open the RDI-SLFM route linked by TDB; it currently displays Call Closed.
3. Wait for an official reopening notice and its application instructions. No new closing date is confirmed.
4. Do not confuse TDB Core Funding, sector-specific calls or company registration with an open RDI call. This website does not collect proposal documents.