Department of Science and Technology (DST) has taken several new initiatives for promoting innovation, supporting cutting-edge research, attracting the youth towards science, improving the ease of doing science, and fostering international collaborations. The department has aligned its activities with the National Agenda of the Government towards Make in India, Startup India, Digital India, Swachh Bharat, Swasth Bharat, etc, and has moved ahead with several achievements.
| Title of Innovation | Innovator's Name | Research Area | Implementing Organization | Funding Organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Weather Assessment Network is an AI-driven platform delivering real-time space weather intelligence and onboard hardware solutions to safeguard satellites and space-reliant infrastructure. Designed to support mission-critical applications, it aligns with India’s Defence Space Agency and the National Mission on Space, enhancing resilience, prediction accuracy, and operational reliability in extreme space conditions. | Prof. Bhargav Vaidya | — | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Spark-Break: IoT based fire control device to prevent fire accidents in firecracker manufacturing industries | Dr. S. Ramamoorthy , Dr. D. Rajeswari | — | Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Spatial distribution of pathogen in indoor spaces | Prof. Krishnendu Sinha | — | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay, Maharashtra | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Speech and Text Analytics for Business Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Efficient AI Models for Fintech Application: Handling Dynamic Data and Handling Unstructured Data) | Dr. K. T. Deepak | — | Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad, Karnataka | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Speed indicator on the backside of vehicles | — | Engineering Sciences | National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), Gujarat | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Spin-based Neuromorphic Computing for development of Nanoelectronics Devices and Sensors | Dr. Bikash Sharma | — | — | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Spindle-mounted Vision-based On-machine Inspection System for CNC Milling | Dr. Kaushal A Desai | — | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Rajasthan | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Sprayer | — | Engineering Sciences | National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), Gujarat | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| SPRINT is a modular, multi-GNSS navigation system uses multi satellite constillation for real-time positioning in no-GPS zones. It ensures signal redundancy, anti-jamming, spectrum analysis, and seamless integration with legacy weapon systems. | Prof. Rajesh M Bodade | — | — | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Stapler for buttons | — | Engineering Sciences | National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), Gujarat | Department of Science and Technology (DST) |