TIFAC is an autonomous organization under the Department of Science & Technology that works to promote technology development in India. It examines global technology trends, identifies key technologies for India, and supports technology innovation through various mission programs. Some of TIFAC's past initiatives include programs in sugar technology, fly ash, and technopreneurship development. TIFAC's objectives are to assess technology trajectories, promote commercialization of technologies, and support network actions in select areas of national importance to help achieve the goals of India Vision 2020 and beyond.