I-STEM project has been accorded extension for five years, until 2026 and enters its second phase with added features.
About
I-STEM is a National Portal, which assists researchers to locate the specific facility(ies) they need for their R&D work.
It was formally launched in January 2020.
The portal also assists in shortlisting and identifying the facilities based on distance and time of availability.
Key organization
It is an initiative of Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Govt. of India (PSA, GOI) under the aegis of Prime Minister Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) mission.
Objective
The goal of I-STEM is to strengthen the R&D ecosystem of the country by connecting researchers with resources, in part by
promoting technologies and scientific equipment development indigenously
providing necessary supplies and supports to researchers
by enabling them an access to existing publicly funded R&D facilities in the country through the I-STEM web portal.
Under Phase II, the portal will host indigenous technology products listed through a digital catalogue.
The portal will also provide a platform for the various City Knowledge and Innovation Clusters.
