Navodaya Foundation - Science and Innovation

Who We Are

Navodaya Foundation is a citizens' initiative born from the conviction that scientific thinking and innovation should permeate every level of society.

Founded by a group of visionary scientists, educators, and industry leaders, the foundation works at the intersection of academia, industry, and civil society to foster a culture of inquiry, collaboration, and evidence-based problem solving.

We believe that true progress happens when institutions break silos and work together — when apex research centres collaborate with emerging colleges, when industry meets academia, and when citizens actively participate in the scientific enterprise.

Our Vision

To create a citizens' initiative to catalyze a scientific culture in the society — building a world where scientific temper drives progress, policy, and daily life. We envision a society where every citizen appreciates the power of research, innovation, and evidence-based thinking.

Our Mission

  • Inter-Institutional Collaboration: Bridging apex research institutions with emerging colleges and universities
  • Academia-Industry Conclaves: Curating knowledge exchange platforms between researchers and industry
  • Theme-Based Research: Driving focused research programs that generate valuable data assets
  • Scientific Culture: Promoting scientific thinking at the community and grassroots level

Our Core Values

Collaboration

Breaking institutional silos to create synergies that amplify research impact.

Scientific Temper

Promoting evidence-based thinking and curiosity-driven exploration.

Inclusivity

Ensuring scientific culture reaches every stratum of society.

Integrity

Upholding the highest standards of ethics in research and governance.

Innovation

Driving creative solutions to complex societal and scientific challenges.

Impact

Measuring success through tangible, meaningful outcomes for society.