Objectives

The primary objective of IRIS is to recognize and reward outstanding, innovative projects in the field of science and maths
Hence, helping promote and nurture science and scientific research amongst young Indian innovators
Providing a platform for these young innovators to interact with Indian industry as well as get recognized at International events.

Background

The DST-CII-Intel partnership is the merger of two programs with a common mission of promoting the spirit of Science, the Intel Science Talent Discovery Fair and CII-DST’s “Steer the Big Idea” into one program, ‘IRIS – Initiative for Research & Innovation in Science’. Intel has joined hands with the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to jointly promote inventions and innovations among students and youth in India. IRIS 2007 has participants from across the country converging at two Regional Fairs over the year and one National Fair in December. Projects selected from the National Fair represent India at the Intel International Fairs.Selected students will represent India at IEYI 2008 and ISEF 2008.