Saint-Gobain Grants Program

The Pillar of Digital Technology and Innovation

Saint-Gobain Grants Program is an opportunity to make your creative and innovative ideas that provide a fresh perspective to existing systems a reality with the assistance of up to 1 lakh rupees.

To be eligible for the grant, your proposals must be a part of at least one of the 5 pillars championed by the Saint-Gobain Grants Program. This blog will focus on The Pillar of Digital Technology and Innovation. This pillar corresponds to innovative digital ideas/initiatives related to architecture, construction, and design that can change the way we work. We’re giving you access to past proposals under this pillar to help you understand how to submit a successful idea. 

If you are seeking support to fulfill your research, develop prototypes or simply develop your ideas, Saint-Gobain Grants Program is just what you have been looking for! Register for the Grant and submit your application by the 10th of February! Register here: https://ethosempowers.com/arcause/sggrants2022

You can also join our WhatsApp group “Ethos Fellowship & Grants”  for mentorship opportunities: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ew0xsSQYYzH2z1sBKOYWuJ 

The projects executed under this pillar include Software for ‘Climate Optimised Synthesis of Architectural Forms’, Development Of Software For Enhancement Of Acoustics In Green Building, Avalanche 3D Printer, ArIno – Mobile application for information on architecture, Placeover (place+discover)- an application with information about places in town/rural areas. 

You can find some of the project proposals below:

  1. Sonaali Bhatla –  Placeover (place+discover) – An application with information about places in towns/rural areas with a strong unique character and enabling features to organize visits and home-stays to these places.
  2. Jayan Prajapati – Avalanche 3D Printer – The present invention relates to a three dimensional prototyping machine used for generating prototypes for specially Architects and Designers. The present invention more particularly relates to a three dimensional prototyping machine based on fused filament fabrication and has advanced features like real time prototyping, dimensional accuracy of prototype and modular design.

You can register too for this Pillar of the Saint- Gobain grant if you have an innovative digital idea! Here is the link to submit your path breaking idea: https://ethosempowers.com/arcause/sggrants2022

An example below illustrates a successful application;

Project Title: Placeover (place+discover)

Winner Name: Kamya Khurana, Nimisha Saraf, Sonaali Bhatla

Pillar name: The Pillar of Digital Technology and Innovation

Year of the Grant: 2020

Project Details: An application with information about places in towns/rural areas with a strong unique character and enabling features to organize visits and home-stays to these places. The proceeds would go to the local communities hosting these experiences. Not only would this benefit the local communities monetarily but would promote the conservation of the uniqueness (vernacular building techniques, local crafts, skills etc). An application that facilitates booking & browsing authentic local experiences & products – local cuisine & home cooked meals, health & lifestyle products, and local craft or skills-based courses or products. The proceeds would go to the local communities hosting these experiences. In addition to benefiting the community monetarily, the platform also promotes the conservation & documentation of the unique local skills & lifestyle. The platform will serve as a valuable directory for the place. It will provide travellers & tourists access to authentic sustainable rural life practices that they can learn from.

You can check out the entire proposal at the link below:

Sonaali Bhatla

The Saint-Gobain Grants also has 4 other Pillars that can align with your grant-winning idea!

Check them out to understand where your idea fits in. 

1. The Pillar of Sustainability: Sustainable & Eco-friendly projects; Environmentally responsive innovation, research, and design interventions

2. The Pillar of Social Responsibility: Socially responsible projects in the domain of architecture, construction, and design; Community-based interventions to solve issues directly affecting them.

3. The Pillar of Socio-Cultural Realm: Current socio-cultural issues; live interventions that have a socio-cultural impact; Heritage impact and awareness; documentation and conservation can also be considered.

4. The Pillar of New Products, Materials, and Building Technology: Innovation in the form of a new product, material, and/or building technology with respect to architecture, construction, and design.

Once you have a great idea that is a part of one or more pillars, register for the Saint-Gobain grant at https://ethosempowers.com/arcause/sggrants2022 and win a chance to make your innovative idea a reality with the assistance of up to 1 lakh rupees!

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