Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF)
Project Overview
The Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) is an autonomous bilateral organization established through a formal agreement between the Governments of India and the United States to promote Science, Technology, Engineering & Innovation through substantive and sustained interactions among government, academia, research institutions and industry stakeholders across both nations.
IUSSTF fosters long-term collaboration and engagement through a broad portfolio of programs in Scientific Networks, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Research & Development, Visitations & Fellowships, Strategic Initiatives, and Joint Workshops—designed to facilitate bilateral research, technology commercialization, and capacity building.
The Forum acts as a strategic bridge between the two largest democracies, enabling shared scientific opportunities, research linkages, and knowledge exchange and innovation pathways with global impact.
Key Features
- Bilateral S&T Collaboration Programs between India & USA
- Scientific Networks & Research Partnerships
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiatives
- Visitations, Fellowships & Student Exchange Programs
- Strategic Initiatives & Thematic Workshops
- U.S.–India Artificial Intelligence Initiative (USIAI)
- US-India Science & Technology Endowment Fund (USISTEF) grants to joint innovators
- Fellowship Programs such as Graduate Research, WISTEMM, Khorana, IUSSTF-Viterbi, etc.
Improve Efficiency
Real-time governance and data driven decision making.
Citizen-Centric
Enhanced transparency and accountability.
Performance Tracking
Custom KPIs and departmental monitoring.
Certified Solution
CERT-IN compliant and safe-to-host certified.
- Facilitated sustained Indo-US scientific cooperation since 2000.
- Supported hundreds of joint workshops, conferences, and research projects.
- Enabled innovative commercialization pathways through USISTEF funding.
- Elevated global research opportunities for students, scholars, and researchers on both sides.
- Strengthened human capital and scientific leadership across disciplines.
