Center for Strategic Innovation and Future
A youth-driven global tech tank exploring how innovation transforms society — identifying risks, seizing opportunities, acting for a better future.
Identity
CSIF is a tech tank — not a think tank. We focus on the innovation landscape, innovators, startups, NPOs, and NGOs rather than traditional policy and government advisory roles.
We are a mission-driven group of youth trying to assess capabilities and possible disruption by innovations in the long term. Understanding innovations has multifaceted benefits — it aids in mitigating harm, and helps identify opportunities to solve global problems, especially in the Global South.
CSIF fosters multidisciplinary collaborations — technology, economics, sociology, environmental science — and aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Founded on May 10, 2024. Our team spans Elison Scholars, Olympiad finalists, hackathon awardees, and community leaders from across the world.
International Perspective
Multidisciplinary
UN SDG Focused
Volunteer Driven
Our Principles
Our mission is to understand innovations and translate the insights into meaningful progress.
We believe in action, not just awareness — empowering youth with the knowledge, experiences, resources, and tools to drive change.
Integrity
Honest, ethical behavior in every interaction and publication.
Responsibility
Accountability for our actions and their impact on communities.
Excellence
High standards across research, events, and collaboration.
Agility
Adaptable by design — evolving with every challenge and opportunity.
The People
From Elison Scholars at Oxford to Math Olympiad finalists, Microsoft Imagine Cup winners, and leaders of 30K+ communities.
Founder · India
Strong belief in innovation for good. Work in AI and cybersecurity awarded internationally by Microsoft, World Bank, Intel, and Google.
LinkedIn →Core Team · UK
Aspires to impact the world through healthcare. Currently studying medicine at the University of Oxford as an Elison Scholar. Consistently at the top of his class.
LinkedIn →Outreach Head · Peru
A spirited Peruvian changemaker fueled by curiosity. Involved with the US Embassy and Tilting Futures, dedicated to proving that innovation is a catalyst for societal evolution.
Core Team · India
A zealous advocate for tech-driven positive impact. Brings experience managing online communities with tens of thousands of members and strong implementation skills.
LinkedIn →Senior Outreach Officer · Peru
Innovator passionate about merging science and creativity. International Mathematics Olympiad finalist with a focus on biological engineering.
LinkedIn →Innovation Analyst · Singapore
Brings an analytical perspective to CSIF's innovation monitoring work, contributing to research and case studies across SDG-aligned tracks.
Official Document
Our public handbook outlines vision, mission, structure, values, and how to get involved.
View Handbook →Annual Report
Our first annual report — covering the full journey from May 2024 to April 2025, including all milestone events and research projects.
View Report →