Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research
R&D funding and pilot support for emerging power-sector technologies — carbon capture, green hydrogen, geothermal and next-generation storage.
What you get
Project-based; funded through pooled MoP, MNRE and CPSE resources
Nodal ministry
Ministry of Power & Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Support type
Grant
Best suited for
Prototype / PoC · Growth / Scaling
Typical timeline
Against published calls for proposals
What this scheme actually is
MAHIR is a joint national mission of the Ministry of Power and MNRE to identify emerging power-sector technologies and fund their indigenous research, development and demonstration at scale. It names its focus areas explicitly, which makes fit easy to assess: carbon capture and utilisation, green hydrogen for mobility, AI and automation in the power ecosystem, geothermal energy, and alternatives to lithium-ion storage.
Implementing agency: Central Power Research Institute
What the scheme sets out to do
Who can apply
What you get
How to apply, step by step
- 1
Match to one of the five named technology areas
MAHIR's focus list is specific. Work outside it will not be considered, however good.
- 2
Track the CPRI calls for proposals
Calls are published by the Central Power Research Institute.
- 3
Structure the demonstration plan
MAHIR emphasises demonstration at scale. A proposal that ends at lab validation is weaker than one with a utility or CPSE demonstration partner lined up.
- 4
Deliver against project milestones
Milestone-based release with technical review.
What we actually do on a MAHIR mandate
Services this usually needs
No consultant can guarantee a sanction — that decision sits with the evaluating committee, bank or incubator. We commit to an honest eligibility view, an application built to the evaluator’s format, filing inside the window and a documented follow-up cadence. That is stated in every engagement letter we sign.