Vision
Develop and implement frameworks to catalyse those interactions between science and society which lead to a long-term competitive advantage for the nation.
Mission
Enable outcome-driven collaborations across sectors by serving as an inclusive science and technology knowledge platform that is driven by alignment with local, regional and national goals for an AatmaNirbhar Bharat.
What is BeST Cluster?
Bengaluru Science and Technology (BeST) cluster is one of the Science and Technology Clusters in India which is an initiative by the Office of The Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, on the recommendation of the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) to build an Atmanirbhar Bharat through Science & Technology. The conceptualization of the BeST cluster is a collaborative effort of more than 50+ organizations. Through its inclusive hexa-helical model, BeST has created a network of experts from a much wider variety of sectors to align S&T providers with users.
BeST, Beyond the Triple Helix: A Hexa-Helical Model
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The traditional Triple Helix model brings together academia, industry and government, and is an established theoretical model for the implementation of innovation clusters. While this trilateral cooperation would drive knowledge based economic development, it might be restrictive in terms of social innovation. BeST aims to go one step further and introduce a more inclusive hexa-helical model. This will include a much wider variety of sectors and stakeholders who will participate in the cluster activities, including academia, industry/startups/professional associations, government agencies, investors and funding agencies, strategic sectors and society/NGOs. |
The state of Karnataka and the city of Bengaluru play a pivotal role in India’s economic growth, thanks to their unique combination of a talented pool of scientists and engineers, academic institutions, multinational companies, and a thriving startup ecosystem. The Bengaluru Science and Technology (BeST) cluster envisions cultivating a distinctive innovation culture that strengthens this ecosystem and solidifies the region’s position as a global powerhouse of innovation.
Cluster Activities
