SATHI Foundation-BITS Pilani

About SATHI

SATHI Foundation-BITS Pilani

The SATHI Foundation-BITS Pilani, a section 8 company established through funding from the Department of Science and Technology, is envisioned as a premier national facility to catalyze innovation in IoT-based smart electronic devices, biotechnology, healthcare, and advanced engineering. The first phase of high-end equipment has already been procured, and the construction of the dedicated facility is currently in progress. Once operational, the facility will offer state-of-the-art infrastructure and advanced instrumentation to support cutting-edge research, development, evaluation, and prototyping across a wide range of scientific and engineering domains, including chemical sciences, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and engineering technologies. Furthermore, the Foundation will serve as a strategic platform for startups, emerging industries, and R&D centers, thereby contributing significantly to India’s technological advancement and innovation ecosystem.

About BITS

BITS Pilani

Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani, is an all-India Institute for higher education. Founded with strong technical collaboration with MIT (USA) under the Ford Foundation Grant, BITS Pilani has evolved into India's leading institute of higher education, distinguished by its illustrious legacy, modern campuses, and exceptional placement records. The institute's commitment to excellence, adherence to merit, transparency, innovation, and enterprise has been the hallmark of its journey. BITS Pilani has got campuses in Dubai, Hyderabad, Goa and Mumbai in addition to Pilani. The past six decades have been exceptional for BITS Pilani, marked by groundbreaking achievements in research, teaching and fostering entrepreneurship. Key achievements and milestones include: 1. Institute of Eminence, 2. BITS BioCyTiH Foundation, 3. Center for Research Excellence in Semiconductor Technologies (CREST), 4. BITS-Technology Enabling Centres (TEC), 5. Center for Research Excellence in National Security (CRENS), 6. BITS GATI (Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions), 7. SATHI Project Award.