NCNDE Membership

Shape the Future ofNon-Destructive Evaluation.

Join a national consortium that connects industry, academia, and research to advance safer, smarter, and more reliable inspection technologies.

Choose your membership

Built for Industry.Connected to Research.

NCNDE offers membership pathways for organisations looking to access advanced NDE expertise, research capabilities, facilities, training, and emerging technology opportunities.

Platinum

Full consortium membership with a seat on the Management Board.

₹30 Lacs/3 years

Rs. 10 lacs/year installments

Included: Management Board - 1 member seat
Included: Overhead cost: 10% of project cost
Included: First preference in project scheduling
Included: Credits towards project funding: 30%
Included: Lab facilities: 20 hours free/year
Included: Feasibility study: 2 weeks free/year
Included: Consultancy discount: 30%
Included: Training discount: 25%
Included: First preference for startup technology access
Included: Early IP access

Gold

Consortium membership with priority access to research, facilities and training.

₹15 Lacs/3 years

Rs. 5 lacs/year installments

Not included: No Management Board seat
Included: Overhead cost: 15% of project cost
Included: Second preference in scheduling
Included: Credits towards project funding: 20%
Included: Lab facilities: 10 hours free/year
Included: Feasibility study: 1 week free/year
Included: Consultancy discount: 20%
Included: Training discount: 15%
Included: Second preference for startup technology access
Included: Early IP access

Silver

Entry-level consortium membership with access to research outcomes and facilities.

₹7.5 Lacs/3 years

Rs. 2.5 lacs/year installments

Not included: No Management Board seat
Included: Overhead cost: 20% of project cost
Included: Third preference in scheduling
Included: Credits towards project funding: 10%
Included: Lab facilities: 5 hours free/year
Included: Feasibility study: 2 days free/year
Included: Consultancy discount: 10%
Included: Training discount: 10%
Included: Third preference for startup technology access
Included: Early IP access

A Dedicated Entry Point for Startups

Full Silver-tier benefits at a startup-friendly investment.

₹6 lakhfor 3 years

₹2 lakh / year

Save ₹50,000 a year compared with Silver.

Eligibility

Open to MSME, DPIIT-recognised startups.
Recognition letter required.

Silver-tier benefits

Project overhead: 20%
Scheduling priority: Third
R&D credit on fee: 10%
Free lab access: 5 hours / year
Free feasibility study: 2 days / year
Consultancy discount: 10%
Training discount: 10%
Startup technology access: Third
Early IP access: Yes

Deliverables are subject to project scope and confidentiality; CNDE reserves the right to determine the frequency, extent and accessibility of facilities and benefits.

Industrial Membership Benefits - Summary

Industrial Membership Benefits - Summary
Benefits	Platinum	Gold	Silver
Investment (3 years)	₹30 Lacs (₹10 Lacs/year)	₹15 Lacs (₹5 Lacs/year)	₹7.5 Lacs (₹2.5 Lacs/year)
Management Board seat	1 member seat	No	No
Overhead cost (of project cost)	10%	15%	20%
Preference in scheduling	First	Second	Third
Credits towards project funding	30%	20%	10%
Lab facilities (free, per year)	20 hours	10 hours	5 hours
Feasibility study (free, per year)	2 weeks	1 week	2 days
Consultancy discount	30%	20%	10%
Training discount	25%	15%	10%
Startup technology access	First	Second	Third
Early IP access	Yes	Yes	Yes

Investment (3 years): Platinum₹30 Lacs (₹10 Lacs/year)Gold₹15 Lacs (₹5 Lacs/year)Silver₹7.5 Lacs (₹2.5 Lacs/year)
Management Board seat: Platinum1 member seatGoldNoSilverNo
Overhead cost (of project cost): Platinum10%Gold15%Silver20%
Preference in scheduling: PlatinumFirstGoldSecondSilverThird
Credits towards project funding: Platinum30%Gold20%Silver10%
Lab facilities (free, per year): Platinum20 hoursGold10 hoursSilver5 hours
Feasibility study (free, per year): Platinum2 weeksGold1 weekSilver2 days
Consultancy discount: Platinum30%Gold20%Silver10%
Training discount: Platinum25%Gold15%Silver10%
Startup technology access: PlatinumFirstGoldSecondSilverThird
Early IP access: PlatinumYesGoldYesSilverYes