About I-STEM
One nation, one research fabric.
I-STEM is the Government of India's flagship initiative to democratise access to scientific equipment, mentors and innovation resources across India.
Mission
Make every Government-funded research asset discoverable and bookable from any corner of India.
Vision
A self-reliant Bharat where geography is never a barrier to scientific excellence.
Mandate
Initiated by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA), Government of India.
Built for Bharat, by Bharat
I-STEM follows the GIGW 3.0, WCAG 2.1 AA and UX4G frameworks and is delivered alongside India's leading research institutes and Government bodies.
2,120+
Partner institutes
142k+
Researchers served
36
States & UTs
STQC
Certified