About Fast India
FAST India aims to develop and strengthen the science ecosystem in India in order to advance scientific research and its translation into economic value and social good.
We aspire to be a thought-leader in the space of science in India and set the narrative for science in the country.
Why Science and Technology Matters for India?
Only 0.7% Of India’s Gross Domestic Product is devoted to R&D
Central Government
is the primary funder
of R&D in India
Only 9 Indian autonomous public-funded STEM institutes feature in QS Top 500
India only holds a 2% global share of patents granted in 2020
Focus Areas
Academia
Facilitate the rise of Indian academic institutions in top 100 of world university research rankings
Industry
Initiate a paradigm shift such that the Indian Private sector spends more on R&D related activities
Government
Build political salience around Government’s role in creating new markets for S&T, overhauling the existing research funding frameworks and facilitating collaborative research
Our Approach
Building political salience around science & technology – liberalize S&T policy
Programmatic interventions and implementation support to the government and science institutions
Advocacy, programs and action with the private sector
Creating public goods and public platform to facilitate the promotion of science
