I-STEM (Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering facilities Map) is launching the Samavesha project at IISc., Bengaluru, on January 16 to enhance research collaboration in India by enhancing accessibility to facilities and labs.
I-STEM, an initiative of the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor, Government of India, is planning to conduct around 50 Samavesha across India in 2024. The project targets connecting researchers with scientific institutes through an online portal.
The researcher or the industry looking to avail advanced scientific equipment can connect with the institution that has the equipment they are looking for, and rent it to conduct their experiments, through I-STEM portal.