Open Calls for Institutions

I-STEM National Software Directory Initiative
Join a nationwide effort to map and showcase India’s research software assets by listing the licensed tools, platforms, and computational resources available at your institution.
Target Audience: Universities, research laboratories, higher-education institutions, and R&D centres.
Deadline: Rolling Status: OPEN
💻 Software Asset Mapping | 🔍 National Visibility | 🤝 Inter-Institutional Access
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I-RISE Operator Training Program (I- RISE OTP)
Enhance national research capability through a hands-on training program that develops operational proficiency in advanced research equipment, scientific workflows, and modern laboratory practices essential for a skilled technical workforce.
Target Audience: Institutions with mature R&D facilities and technical training capacity.
Deadline: Rolling Status: OPEN
🧪 Equipment Training | 🏫 Institution-Led Skill Building | 🎓 Workforce Development
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I-STEM Talent Connect
Submit your institution’s technical vacancies and access a pool of I-RISE-trained operators, technicians, and research support professionals skilled in handling modern scientific infrastructure.
Target Audience: Institutions seeking technically trained laboratory and research support staff.
Deadline: Rolling Status: OPEN
👩‍🔬 Pre-Trained Candidates | 🛠 Lab & Facility Skills | 🏫 Streamlined Recruitment
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Accreditation Catalyst Model Centre (ACMC) Network
Join a national effort to revive, refurbish, and accredit under-utilized scientific instruments— transforming dormant laboratory assets into certified, revenue-generating Testing-as-a-Service hubs powered by the I-STEM ecosystem.
Target Audience: Academic institutions, research centres, industry partners, startups, and impact investors.
Deadline: Rolling Status: OPEN
🧪 NABL/ISO Accreditation | 🏭 Industry-Linked Testing | 💼 Sustainable Operating Models
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I-STEM Catalyst Center Initiative
Designate your institution as I-STEM’s regional coordination node by becoming a Catalyst Centre—enhancing shared facility access, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and reinforcing India’s innovation ecosystem through decentralized regional engagement.
Target Audience: Universities, colleges, research labs, and institutions with established research ecosystems.
Deadline: Rolling Status: OPEN
🔬 Shared Facility Access | 🤝 Regional R&D Leadership | 🚀 Innovation Enablement
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