- API integration achieved between Startup India and I-STEM portals by Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser and DPIIT. - Aims to streamline access to publicly funded national research infrastructure and laboratories for startups and researchers. - Reduces bureaucratic hurdles and enhances R&D collaboration between academia, industry, and startups. - Boosts innovation, deep-tech development, and commercialization of patents in India. - **I-STEM portal:** A national web portal that acts as a centralized database of publicly funded research equipment and facilities across Indian institutions, allowing researchers and startups to access critical R&D infrastructure. - **Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser:** The apex body providing overarching advice to the government on science, technology, and innovation policies, and coordinating major national S&T missions and inter-ministerial initiatives. - **Startup India initiative:** A flagship government initiative launched to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation, boosting startup growth, and driving sustainable economic development and employment. - **DPIIT:** A government department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry responsible for formulation of promotional and overall industrial policies, including the administration of Startup India. **Introduction** The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser and DPIIT launched an API integration between the Startup India and I-STEM portals. This integration connects startups directly with national research facilities and equipment, fostering R&D collaboration, deep-tech innovation, and commercialization of research in India. **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - API integration achieved between Startup India and I-STEM portals by Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser and DPIIT. - Aims to streamline access to publicly funded national research infrastructure and laboratories for startups and researchers. - Reduces bureaucratic hurdles and enhances R&D collaboration between academia, industry, and startups. - Boosts innovation, deep-tech development, and commercialization of patents in India. **Key Statutory Bodies, Acts & Concepts** - **I-STEM portal:** A national web portal that acts as a centralized database of publicly funded research equipment and facilities across Indian institutions, allowing researchers and startups to access critical R&D infrastructure. - **Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser:** The apex body providing overarching advice to the government on science, technology, and innovation policies, and coordinating major national S&T missions and inter-ministerial initiatives. - **Startup India initiative:** A flagship government initiative launched to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation, boosting startup growth, and driving sustainable economic development and employment. - **DPIIT:** A government department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry responsible for formulation of promotional and overall industrial policies, including the administration of Startup India.