Our founding mission is unchanged. Our role has expanded.
Connect. Enable. Translate ideas into impact.

India's greatest strength lies in the extraordinary capabilities of its people and institutions. Over the decades, I have had the privilege of witnessing our nation transform through the contributions of remarkable scientists, educators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, public servants, financial institutions and philanthropists.
This journey has strengthened one conviction in me:
I have long believed in the philosophy of "More from Less for More" – creating greater value from fewer resources for the benefit of many more. Today, this philosophy must extend beyond resources to knowledge, innovation and institutional capability. What India creates must not remain isolated; it must be shared, strengthened and multiplied.
It is with this conviction that CSI – Collaboration Intelligence and LABH – Institutional Capability & Enterprise Architecture have been envisioned – not to create another layer of institutions, but to connect and strengthen the exceptional capabilities India has already built.
Every innovation should inspire another. Every partnership should make future collaboration easier. Every investment should leave behind greater capability. And every success should create opportunities for many more successes.
As India advances towards becoming a developed nation, our greatest legacy will not be measured only by what we achieve, but by what our achievements enable future generations to achieve.
Let us transform individual excellence into collective capability, innovation into prosperity, and today's achievements into tomorrow's national legacy.
To young India, my message is simple:
May we leave behind not merely a stronger India, but an India that continuously grows stronger because its institutions have learnt to grow together.
"Why does CSI exist when India already has hundreds of startup organisations?"
Because India needs convergence, not more isolated effort.
Led by stalwarts of India's judiciary, science and public service.
We help India's institutions work better together — so every innovation strengthens the next.
It starts with Government programmes — then CSI connects everyone who builds on them.
CSI does not replace institutions. It helps them work better together.
Every institution keeps its identity and becomes a Mission Co-Creator.
Startups, innovation, mentorship, markets and partnerships.
Every innovation and investment strengthens the next.
Serve the larger purpose.
Projects end. Capability stays.
Build the future together.
Keep learning and adapting.
Leave a stronger base.
Startup Connect
Discover → Mentor → ConnectCollaborative Ecosystem
Govt ↔ Academia ↔ Industry ↔ CapitalInnovation-to-Prosperity Network
Innovation → Enterprise → ProsperityPick a mission and co-create with us.
Investment-ready startups, ready for the world.
Lab to IP, prototype and commercial launch.
Compliance, documentation and dispute prevention.
Defence, aerospace, AI, cyber and space.
Clusters, ODOP, kutir industries, women entrepreneurs.
Students, researchers and industry, together.
Pathways that take Indian innovation abroad.

Secure, compliant, transparent partnerships.
Premier institutions across policy, technology and entrepreneurship, working hand in hand with CSI.

The Chairman and Co-Chairman are featured under Leadership above.

Former Telecom Secretary; guides CSI on government policy and regulation.

Operational architect of CSI, bridging corporate efficiency with grassroots innovation.
secygeneral@csiindia.inNo single institution can build the India of our aspirations. But every institution can help build it.
Tell us who you are and what you want to build — or bring us a challenge. We'll route you to the right capability.
India's next challenge is connecting the capabilities that already exist and turning them into measurable national outcomes.
No. CSI helps institutions work better together; every partner keeps its own identity and mandate.
LABH removes legal and institutional friction, enabling secure, compliant and transparent partnerships.
Use "Create with CSI" and choose whether to co-create or submit a challenge, or write to contactus@csiindia.in.
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