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R&D Infrastructure Map
A live national map of publicly funded research equipment across universities, IITs, NITs, IISERs and national labs.
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A National Initiative · Launched by Hon’ble PM
Discover India’s research infrastructure, one search away.
I-STEM is the gateway for researchers, innovators and institutions to find publicly funded scientific equipment across India — and officially book time to use it.
In collaboration with
Office of the PSA
DST · Govt. of India
IISc Bengaluru
NIC · MeitY
STQC Bengaluru
Atal Innovation Mission
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Equipment listed across the country
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Facility Booking Records
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About I-STEM
One national portal for India’s research equipment.
The Indian Science, Technology and Engineering Facilities Map (I-STEM) is a national online portal of the Government of India that helps researchers and innovators discover and access high-cost, publicly funded scientific equipment located across the country.
- ✓ See what advanced research equipment is available in India
- ✓ Know exactly where it is located and whom to contact
- ✓ Officially request time to use it for research or innovation
- ✓ Receive technical and operational support from the host lab
Programs & Initiatives
Building blocks of a connected research ecosystem.
Explore the flagship programs through which I-STEM empowers researchers, institutions and innovators across India.
Software access
Software through I-STEM
Specialised research and simulation software for PhD scholars and post-doctoral researchers, sourced via national arrangements.
Available software
Phase II
Indigenous Technology Catalogue
A digital catalogue showcasing indigenously developed technology products and components, made in India.
Browse catalogue
Clusters
City Knowledge & Innovation Clusters
Support for collaborative innovation clusters that bring academia, industry and government together around shared infrastructure.
Cluster support
Booking
Facility Booking System
Search, request and book time on specific equipment with end-to-end status tracking and host-lab support.
How booking works
Registration
Institution Resource Listing
Onboard your university, lab or research centre and improve utilisation and visibility of your facilities.
Register institution
From the desk
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Latest announcements & updates
Phase II · Featured
I-STEM Phase II launches indigenous technology catalogue and software access programme
The second phase strengthens India’s research base by listing indigenously developed technology products and adding selected R&D software for PhD scholars and post-docs.
Dec 10
STQC audit completed — security certification renewed
Portal re-audited by STQC Bengaluru, confirming compliance and security best-practice adherence.
Nov 28
3,883 institutions now listed on I-STEM
Newly onboarded labs from State Universities and PPP-IIITs widen India’s public-equipment map.
Nov 14
Workshop series for startups & MSMEs
Regional capacity-building workshops on accessing facility booking and the indigenous catalogue.
Oct 02
Software through I-STEM expands ANSYS access
Joining forces with ANSYS to broaden simulation software access for PhD scholars across India.
Testimonials
Voices from India’s scientific community
Statements from distinguished scientists on the role of the national I-STEM portal.
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I-STEM is a uniquely Indian solution that unlocks the latent capacity of our public research equipment for every scientist in the country.
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For startups and small labs, I-STEM removes the biggest barrier to deep-tech innovation — access to costly characterisation equipment.
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A national platform that turns isolated facilities into a connected commons — exactly what an Atmanirbhar research ecosystem needs.
Have a piece of equipment that could power someone’s research?
Register your institution on I-STEM and contribute to India’s shared research commons. Boost your facility’s visibility, utilisation and impact.
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