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FAST India (Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology India)
New Delhi, Delhi
About
FAST India (Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology India) is a premier non-profit organization committed to strengthening India's science and technology ecosystem. It focuses on fostering scientific inquiry, developing impactful policy solutions, and translating new scientific knowledge into economic and social good. FAST India collaborates with government bodies, academic institutions, and industry leaders to promote research and innovation. Key initiatives include advocating for policy reforms, engaging with government, building institutional capacity, fostering corporate sector engagement, and championing science communication through events like the annual India Science Festival and the India Science Book Fellowship. The organization aims to position India as a global leader in science and technology by addressing systemic challenges in research funding, resource allocation, and efficiency, thereby driving sustainable national development. FAST India's work is divided into five key verticals: policy and research, government support, institutional strengthening, corporate sector engagement, and science communication.
Affiliations
Programs Offered
- India Science Festival (ISF): An annual dynamic platform making science accessible and engaging through expert talks, workshops, and interactive exhibits.
- India Science Book Fellowship: A prestigious fellowship promoting popular science writing in India with grants, mentorship, and publishing support.
- Capacity Building for Institutions: Strengthening the capabilities of research and academic institutions across India.
- Engaging with the Corporate Sector: Fostering increased private sector investment and participation in R&D activities.
- Ease of Doing Science (EoDS) Index: A pioneering initiative to measure and improve the efficiency of the research environment in India.
Achievements
- Launched the impactful India Science Book Fellowship, which has awarded grants and mentorship to foster popular science writing in India.
- Signed crucial Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and the Capacity Building Commission for collaborative S&T ecosystem projects.
- Engaged actively with prominent national bodies like NITI Aayog and leading academic institutions such as Banaras Hindu University on various S&T initiatives.
- Developed and published the first-of-its-kind 'Ease of Doing Science (EoDS) Index' report in 2023, providing a comprehensive assessment of the research environment in India.
- Successfully organized the India Science Festival (ISF) annually, attracting thousands of attendees and global speakers, significantly boosting public engagement in science.
Opportunities from FAST India (Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology India)
Science In Focus (SIF) by FAST India
by FAST India (Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology India)
Science in Focus (SIF) is the premier science photography and illustration competition of the India Science Festival, aimed at sparking visual creativity among students, researchers, and professionals.
What your child could gain:
Spin Your Science (SYS) - National Science Fiction Writing Competition
by FAST India (Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology India)
Spin Your Science (SYS) is the signature science fiction writing competition of the India Science Festival, crafted to inspire the imaginations of students, researchers, and professionals.
What your child could gain:
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- Educational NGO
- Founded
- 2021
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