The Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology (FAST India) is a non-profit institution of excellence dedicated to building capacity and advancing policy solutions that foster scientific enquiry and research, and facilitates the creation, dissemination, and translation of new scientific knowledge. The foundation will work with a variety of stakeholders to develop and strengthen the science ecosystem in India in order to advance scientific research and its translation into economic value and social good.

FAST India will use four primary levers to translate science and research into socio-economic progress for India in a catalytic manner - building political salience, programmatic interventions and implementation support, advocacy, programs and action with the private sector, and creating public goods.