INDIA - US SUMMIT 2014

Pratibha Sharma (CSE), Sarita Gulia (CSE) and Yashvardhan Soni (IT) visited Japan Science and Technology Agency during India - US Summit 2014 on 19th November 2014. The idea behind interaction with the Yuichi Nakagami, Chief, and Department of Industry - Academic Collaboration was to know the kind of Research happening around and how students can enrolled themselves in various exchange programs sponsored by JST. He discussed about various Research Programs that are going under JST like: A-STEP (Adaptable and Seamless Technology Transfer Program through Target-Driven R&D), Collaborative Research Programs Based on Industrial Demand, S-Innovation (Strategic Promotion of Innovative Research and Development), Center of Innovation (COI) Program.

The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) is one of the core institutions responsible for the implementation of science and technology policy in Japan, including the government’s Science and Technology Basic Plan. From knowledge creation the wellspring of innovation to ensuring that the fruits of research are shared with society, JST undertakes its mission in a comprehensive manner. JST also works to provide a sound infrastructure of science and technology information and raise awareness and understanding of science and technology-related issues.