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Water Advanced Research and Innovation (#WARI) Fellowship Program (US to India): Opportunity for students & faculty at colleges in the USA who are citizens or permanent residents of U.S. to collaborate with Indian institutes in water-related areas! Please share this with your networks in U.S. to explore this exceptional opportunity. Submission Deadline is 31 January 2025. Visit: https://lnkd.in/gaPQhGWE and for specific details refer: https://lnkd.in/g2jZXtZn India DST Department of Science and Technology U.S. Department of State University of Nebraska-Lincoln Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska Purdue University Texas Tech University Oklahoma State University University of Idaho

We have extended the early bird application deadline for the Climate Smart Innovation Exhibition & Award (CSI) 2025 to 16 December 2024. As a participant you will get the chance to • exhibit your product and present your innovation to potential investors, real estate developers, leading practitioners, and faculty and students • refine your product pitch • boost visibility and outreach Early bird applicants also get an opportunity to participate in a mentoring event as part of Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy’s (AEEE) Forum for Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation (FEED) Conference! Don’t miss this opportunity. Apply before 16 December 2024. Visit csi.solardecathlondia.in for more details. Indian Institute for Human Settlements Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) Indo U.S. Science and Technology Forum climateXcapital Edhina Nirman Ventures The Sustainability Mafia #ClimateSmartInnovation #SustainableBuilding #NetZeroBuildings #ClimateTech #GreenConstruction #PropTech #ConstructionTech #EnergyEfficiency #LowCarbonFuture #UrbanSustainability #InnovateForClimate #SmartCities #BuildingTheFuture #EcoFriendlyDesign #CarbonNeutral #RenewableEnergy #FutureOfConstruction #ClimateActionNow #SustainableInvesting #CircularEconomy

Indo U.S. Science and Technology Forum has extended the application submission deadline for the "IUSSTF-Viterbi Program 2024-25" to 03 December 2024. Should you have any questions, please write to us at viterbi-india@iusstf.org. Visit https://lnkd.in/dxKbibsg for more information. USC Viterbi School of Engineering

Early Bird Applications for the Climate Smart Innovation Exhibition & Award (CSI) 2025 are open! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity and apply now! Visit csi.solardecathlondia.in for more details. Indian Institute for Human Settlements Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) Indo U.S. Science and Technology Forum #ClimateSmartInnovation #SustainableBuilding #NetZeroBuildings #ClimateTech #GreenConstruction #PropTech #ConstructionTech #EnergyEfficiency #LowCarbonFuture #UrbanSustainability #InnovateForClimate #SmartCities #BuildingTheFuture #EcoFriendlyDesign #CarbonNeutral #RenewableEnergy #FutureOfConstruction #ClimateActionNow #SustainableInvesting #CircularEconomy

A gentle reminder for all prospective applicants! We are approaching the deadline for submission of applications for the IUSSTF-Viterbi Program 2024-25. Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications by 30 November 2024. More Info on: https://lnkd.in/dxKbibsg Indo U.S. Science and Technology Forum USC Viterbi School of Engineering

Indo U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) conducted its annual #POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) training on 6th Nov 2024, reinforcing our commitment to a safe, respectful & inclusive workplace. This training empowers our team to recognize, prevent & address workplace harassment effectively. #SafeWorkplace #IUSSTF

Indo U.S. Science and Technology Forum is pleased to announce that Early Bird Applications for the Climate Smart Innovation (CSI) Exhibition & Award 2025 are now open! This is your chance to showcase your climate-tech innovations in the building sector, connect with top investors, developers, and industry leaders, and inspire the next generation at the Solar Decathlon India Finals. 🔹 Why Apply? Expand your reach to investors & industry experts Network with leaders in sustainable building Boost visibility & impact for climate-smart solutions ✨ IUSSTF encourages United States–India Science and Technology Endowment Fund (USISTEF) awardees to seize this opportunity! ✨ Visit 👉 csi.solardecathlonindia.in for more details. #ClimateSmartInnovation #CSI2025 #USISTEF #SustainableBuilding #SolarDecathlonIndia #NetZero Solar Decathlon India Indo U.S. Science and Technology Forum United States–India Science and Technology Endowment Fund Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) Indian Institute for Human Settlements

Indo U.S. Science and Technology Forum Family wishes you all a very Happy Diwali 2024! May this festival of lights bring joy, prosperity, and spark new ideas and collaborations! 🪔✨ India DST U.S. Embassy India U.S. Department of State #Diwali2024 #HappyDiwali #FestivalofLights #USIndiaCollaboration #IUSSTF

The U.S.-India Award Ceremony for the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (#iCET), under the United States–India Science and Technology Endowment Fund (#USISTEF), was organized on October 10, 2024, at The Leela Palace, New Delhi. The event celebrated the awarding of 17 outstanding projects in Quantum Technologies and Artificial Intelligence, showcasing the strength of Indo-U.S. collaboration in driving innovation and creating a lasting impact. The awardees were honored by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, and Minister of State for the Prime Minister’s Office; Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy; and Department of Space, Government of India, and Mr. Eric Garcetti, U.S. Ambassador to India (U.S. Embassy India ). Distinguished dignitaries who shared special addresses included Dr. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (India DST), Government of India, and Dr. Seth Center, Acting Special Envoy, Office of the Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology. The occasion was also graced by the presence of Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India (Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India). The Indo U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF), the secretariat for #USISTEF, designed the call for proposals focused on “Critical and Emerging Technology: Quantum Technologies and Artificial Intelligence for Transforming Lives.” The awards are funded through USISTEF, a program that supports joint innovations and their commercialization for societal impact. The ceremony featured special addresses from dignitaries, networking opportunities, and the premiere of the film that showcased the 17 awarded projects. The film effectively captured the scientific breakthroughs of each project. This event highlighted the critical role of bilateral partnerships in addressing global challenges, strengthening resilient supply chains, and fostering sustainable growth. The awarded projects reflect not only technological excellence but also a shared commitment to societal progress. IUSSTF extends its deepest appreciation to all participants, partners, and attendees for contributing to the success of the event. As the ceremony marks the beginning of a promising journey, we look forward to continuing our efforts in advancing science and technology collaborations that will shape the future. #USIndiaCollaboration #QuantumTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #USISTEF #InnovationForImpact Indo U.S. Science and Technology Forum United States–India Science and Technology Endowment Fund U.S. Department of State India DST U.S. Embassy India

U.S. & India Award $2 million in Grants for Joint AI and Quantum Research to Advance Social Good    In New Delhi on Oct 10, S/TECH Acting Special Envoy Seth Center joined U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti to celebrate the announcement of 17 winners for joint AI and quantum research, development, and commercialization projects under the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) “Quantum Technologies and AI for Transforming Lives” grant competition.   Eleven AI projects and six quantum projects will receive nearly $120,000 each, totaling more than $2 million.    Additionally, the United States and India announced more than $1 million in support for a new USISTEF grant for U.S.-India joint research, development, and commercialization in advanced materials and critical minerals. This USISTEF grant program will expand collaboration between U.S. and Indian universities, national laboratories, and private sector researchers.    Since 2009, the U.S. Department of State has supported and funded U.S.-India joint applied research and development projects for social good. Photo: U.S. Ambassador Garcetti, S/TECH Acting Special Envoy Center, are joined by India’s Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh and Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology Abhay Karandikar, along with Principal Science Advisor to the Government of India Ajay Sood and leadership of the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) and the 2024 award recipients.