A national, searchable database of publicly funded research equipment across Indian universities, IITs, NITs, IISERs, IISc and national labs. Discover the facilities closest to you or available soonest.
Open R&D MapSpecialised research, modelling and simulation software for PhD scholars and post-doctoral researchers — sourced through national arrangements with industry partners.
Available softwareA digital catalogue of indigenously developed technology products and components — created to spotlight Atmanirbhar innovation and support Make-in-India procurement.
Read launch detailsSupport for collaborative innovation clusters that link academia, industry and city government around shared scientific infrastructure across India’s research-rich cities.
Get involvedSearch for the right equipment, check availability, raise an official request, and track status — with technical and operational support from the host laboratory.
Start a bookingOnboard your university, lab or research centre — list resources, improve utilisation and increase national visibility for your facilities.
Register your institutionHelp desk, capacity-building workshops and access guidance for PhD scholars, startups, MSMEs and grassroots innovators across India.
Contact supportI-STEM bridges public research labs with industry R&D teams — enabling shared access, joint projects and translational outcomes.
How it worksAggregate insights on equipment utilisation, demand hotspots and infrastructure gaps — informing better national investment planning.
Read methodologyI-STEM functions solely as a connecting and enabling platform — all approvals and access decisions rest with the host institution.
Look up the equipment, facility or software you need using filters by location, category and availability.
See the nearest facility or the one available soonest, with details of the host institution and operating laboratory.
Raise an official request to book time. The host institution reviews and approves the access based on its policies.
Visit the host laboratory and use the equipment with full technical and operational support from the lab staff.
Use our R&D Infrastructure Map to find equipment by category, region or institution.