PARTNERS

Department of Science and Technology, GoI
http://dst.gov.in/

India is one of the top-ranking countries in the field of basic research. Indian Science has come to be regarded as one of the most powerful instruments of growth and development, especially in the emerging scenario and competitive economy. In the wake of the recent developments and the new demands that are being placed on the S&T system, it is necessary for us to embark on some major science projects which have relevance to national needs and which will also be relevant for tomorrow's technology. The Department of Science & Technology plays a pivotal role in promotion of science & technology in the country. The department has wide ranging activities ranging from promoting high-end basic research and development of cutting edge technologies on one hand to service the technological requirements of the common man through development of appropriate skills and technologies on the other.

The National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), established in 1982 by the Government of India under the aegis of Department of Science & Technology, is an institutional mechanism to help promote knowledge driven and technology intensive enterprises. The Board, having representations from socio-economic and scientific Ministries/Departments, aims to convert "job-seekers" into "job-generators" through Science & Technology (S&T) interventions.

Objectives

• To promote and develop high-end entrepreneurship for S&T manpower as well as self-employment by utilising S&T infrastructure and by using S&T methods.
  
• To facilitate and conduct various informational services relating to promotion of entrepreneurship.
  
• To network agencies of the support system, academic institutions and Research & Development (R&D) organisations to foster entrepreneurship and self-employing using S&T with special focus on backward areas as well.
  
• To act as a policy advisory body with regard to entrepreneurship
  

Lockheed Martin Corporation
www.lockheedmartin.com

Lockheed Martin is a premier systems integrator and global security enterprise principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

With growth markets in Defense, Homeland Security, and Systems/Government Information Technology, Lockheed Martin delivers innovative technologies that help customers address complex challenges of strategic and national importance.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin employs 140,000 people worldwide. Distinguished by whole-system thinking and action, a passion for invention and disciplined performance, Lockheed Martin strives to earn a reputation as the partner of choice, supplier of choice and employer of choice in the global marketplace.

INDO-U.S. Science and Technology Forum
www.indousstf.org

The Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) was established in 2000 under an agreement between the Governments of India and United States of America with a mandate to promote, catalyze and seed bilateral collaboration in science, technology, engineering and biomedical research through substantive interaction amongst government, academia and industry.

As its mandate, IUSSTF provides an enabling platform to the scientific enterprises of the two nations by supporting an S&T program portfolio that is expected to foster sustainable interactions with a potential to forge long term collaborations. IUSSTF program manifests are largely catalytic in nature that helps to create awareness through exchange and dissemination of information and opportunities in promoting bilateral scientific and technological cooperation.

IUSSTF has an evolving program portfolio that is largely conceived and driven by scientific communities of both the countries through extending support for symposia, workshops, conferences on topical and thematic areas of interest; visiting professorships and exchange programs; travel grants; fellowships; advanced training schools; public-private networked centres and knowledge R & D networked centres. IUSSTF also works towards nurturing contacts between young and mid career scientists by convening stimulating flagship events like the Frontiers of Science and Frontiers of Engineering symposium through the U.S. National Academies model. At the same time it reaches out to industries by partnering with business associations to generate high quality events on technology opportunities for business development to foster elements of innovation and enterprise through networking between academia and industry.

IUSSTF maintains a close working relationship with the federal agencies, laboratories, government institutions, and the academia in U.S. and India, cutting across all disciplines. As an autonomous, not-for-profit society, IUSSTF has the ability, agility and flexibility to engage and involve industry, private R&D labs; and non governmental entities in its evolving activity manifold. This operational uniqueness allows the IUSSTF to receive grants and contributions from independent sources both in India and USA, besides the assured core funding from the two governments.

IUSSTF solicits proposals for its activities thrice a year (January, May and September) and awards are made on the basis of peer reviews both in India and USA.

IUSSTF values your interactions and looks forward to work with the S&T community of both countries to implement new ideas that endeavor to promote cutting edge Indo-U.S. Science and Technology collaborations.

FICCI
www.ficci.com

FICCI is the rallying point for free enterprises in India. It has empowered Indian businesses, in the changing times, to shore up their competitiveness and enhance their global reach.

With a nationwide membership of over 1500 corporates and over 500 chambers of commerce and business associations, FICCI espouses the shared vision of Indian businesses and speaks directly and indirectly for over 2,50,000 business units. It has an expanding direct membership of enterprises drawn from large, medium, small and tiny segments of manufacturing, distributive trade and services. FICCI maintains the lead as the proactive business solution provider through research, interactions at the highest political level and global networking.

In the knowledge-driven globalized economy, FICCI stands for quality, competitiveness, transparency, accountability and business-government-civil society partnership to spread ethics-based business practices and to enhance the quality of life of the common people.

FICCI reach is not restricted or dominated by large business houses. We provide service and support to all cross section of industry and trade irrespective of their size. In fact, we have a separate Committee, which handles the specific issues relating to small and medium sector in India. By definition, the small and medium sector in India is possibly equivalent to the "tiny sector" that you have in the US. We are closely associated with the Indian SME's as we invite them on delegations to help provide them international linkages with industry clusters abroad. Our membership structure also provides us direct as well as indirect linkages with the SME's all over the country.

The University of Texas at Austin, IC2 Institute and Global Commercialization Group (GCG)
http://www.ic2.utexas.edu/global/

Founded in 1883, The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest universities in the United States. Its core purpose is to transform lives for the benefit of society, and its mission is to achieve excellence in the interrelated areas of education, research and public service. UT's motto "What Starts Here Changes the World" captures the idea that the university is able to make a greater impact in the areas of innovation, social and economic growth because of its size and impact in a vast number of fields. Our brand message aims to communicate the true value and distinctiveness of our university. The University of Texas has long been a pioneer and leader in establishing research partnerships and innovative educational programs in technology. IC2 (innovation, creativity and capital) Institute - plays a large role in achieving that goal.

IC2 Institute of the University of Texas at Austin has devoted over 30 years to establishing itself as a leader in technology commercialization through research, education and service. IC2 Institute was founded on the premise that science and technology are resources for economic development, enterprise growth, and shared prosperity worldwide, and the principle that enterprenurship and technology transfer is the predominant source of wealth and jobs in market economics. Theories and hypotheses developed at IC2 Institute are tested in life scale through several world-recognized programs Austin Technology Incubator (ATI). Bureau of Business Research (BBR) and Global Commercialization Group (GCG).

Through its Global Commercialization Group (GCG), the Institute has focused its efforts on creating wealth through accelerating business into global markets and building centers of knowledge and support that contribute to the growth of entrepreneurs and high tech companies around the world. GCG employs a wide range of experience, practices and proven methodologies to create sustainable entities and advance business growth. Entrepreneurship development and wealth creation programs have been intiated in India, Mexico, Hungary, Poland, Korea, Chile, Kuwait and other countries.