British Council TNE Grants with India 2026–27: £30,000 Funding for UK–India Higher Education Partnerships in Emerging Technologies
The British Council has launched the TNE Grants with India 2026–27 under the Going Global Partnerships initiative to fund UK and Indian higher education partnerships in emerging technologies. Selected projects receive up to £30,000 for a 17-month duration starting September 2026.
Overview
The British Council TNE Grants with India 2026–27 provide funding to support UK and Indian higher education institutions in collaborating on innovative transnational education (TNE) programmes. The initiative aims to strengthen UK–India higher education collaboration, encourage interdisciplinary academic innovation, foster academia-industry engagement, and build future-ready talent pipelines in cutting-edge disciplines.
Selected partnerships receive a grant amount of £30,000 for a project duration of 17 months, with a project start date of 30 September 2026.
Benefits
- Grant funding of up to £30,000 per project.
- 17-month project duration to plan, develop, and launch new TNE courses and academic programmes.
- Opportunities to build sustainable UK–India higher education partnerships and strengthen academia-industry collaboration.
Eligibility
Applications must involve a three-way partnership consisting of UK higher education institutions, Indian higher education institutions, and industry partners.
- UK Institutions: Higher education providers with degree-awarding powers.
- Indian Institutions: Government-funded higher education institutions, privately funded recognized higher education institutions, universities recognized by UGC, AICTE, or other competent Indian authorities, Institutes of Eminence, and Institutes of National Importance.
- Industry Partners: Commercial organizations, startups, micro enterprises, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and large corporations operating legally within their jurisdictions.
Priority areas of focus include AI and Machine Learning, Quantum Computing, Genomics and Proteomics, Sustainable Energy, Synthetic Biology, Circular Economy-Based Research, Advanced Engineering and Robotics, Semiconductor Technologies, and Critical Minerals.
How to Apply
Interested partnerships can review further details and submit their applications through the official British Council platform.
Deadline
The application deadline is 25 August 2026.