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What is PRISM?

PRISM is an opt-in national framework that enables institutions to formally define, structure, and communicate how their infrastructure can be accessed.

Through PRISM, institutions:

Define access conditions for infrastructure
Commit to clear decision timelines
Provide visibility into operational readiness

This allows users to assess feasibility, timelines, and service confidence before initiating requests. Only infrastructure that is explicitly declared and institutionally supported is included in the PRISM Catalogue.

How PRISM Works

Participating institutions classify infrastructure based on operational readiness and service capability:

Category A — Assured Access Infrastructure
High operational readiness with fast decision timelines and strong fulfilment reliability
Category B — Conditional Access Infrastructure
Access available with defined constraints such as approvals, scheduling, or operator availability
Category C — Limited-Assurance Infrastructure
Access permitted with longer timelines and moderate scheduling certainty, suited for flexible or non-time-critical use
Category D — Indicative Infrastructure
Listed for visibility, where access remains highly conditional and timelines may vary

Each category reflects expected service reliability and decision timelines, supported by declared conditions and measurable performance.

What Participation Means

Bring structure and consistency to infrastructure access
Enable transparent and time-bound decision-making
Improve utilisation of existing facilities through clearer access pathways
Strengthen their position as reliable partners for research, innovation, and industry engagement

PRISM works within existing institutional systems — it does not alter internal processes, but standardises how access is defined and delivered externally.

Institutional Commitment

Identify infrastructure suitable for external access
Define realistic decision timelines
Clearly state operational conditions and constraints
Respond to access requests within declared timelines
Honour approved access in line with stated commitments

Why This Matters

Greater confidence in planning and executing research
Reduced delays arising from uncertainty or unclear processes
Stronger collaboration across institutions, startups, and industry
More effective utilisation of publicly funded infrastructure

Who Can Participate?

Universities and Higher Education Institutions
National and State Research Laboratories
Government-funded R&D Centres
Institutions with advanced scientific equipment

How to Participate

Institutions may submit their intent for PRISM participation through the official form linked above. This will enable the I-STEM team to connect with you for the next steps and onboarding.

Participation Note

Participation is voluntary and institution-driven
No financial or legal obligations are created
Institutions retain full operational and academic autonomy
Only declared infrastructure is included in the PRISM Catalogue

Infrastructure creates value when it is reliably accessed and consistently delivered.
Declare your infrastructure readiness.
Enable dependable access.
Join the I-STEM PRISM Catalogue.

The Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering facilities Map (I-STEM) is an interactive web portal designed to accelerate scientific progress in India. This initiative, conceived and supported by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, creates a centralized platform for sharing publicly funded R&D equipment and facilities across various institutions throughout the country.

Resources

18004253281 (customer care)
support@istem.co.in

Indian Science Technology and Engineering facilities Map