Focus of CSIR-AIM LoI:
-Supporting world class start-ups through CSIR Incubators under AIM initiatives and jointly work on new models of innovation, including setting up of CSIR Innovation Parks.
-Stimulating innovation and research in the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) industry by CSIR in collaboration with Atal Research & Innovation for Small Enterprises (ARISE), an initiative of AIM to stimulate innovation and research in the MSME industry.
-Creating problem solving mind-set across schools in India through close cooperation between Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) and Jigyasa. JIGYASA is an initiative of CSIR a Student-Scientist connect program where in >3 lakhs students across the country have been exposed to science and technology while ATLs have been working to foster curiosity, creativity and imagination in school students.
About CSIR:
Headquarter– New Delhi
President– Prime Minister of India i.e. Narendra Modi
About AIM:
It was mooted by a Think Tank at the Niti Aayog, and approved by the Cabinet on Feb 24th 2016.
Mission Director– Ramanan Ramanathan