Presence of a dedicated group of scientific and technical personnel in all the core areas of activity.

Excellent interaction with eminent Scientific and Technical Personnel of the Indian Institute of Science due to its location within the campus.

Strong linkages with the S&T personnel in other premier R&D institutions in Karnataka.

Closer interaction with Government of Karnataka.

Ability to attract funds from multilateral agencies.

Freedom to partner with multilateral agencies - viz. NGOs, Industry, Academia and Government.

Institutions spawned by KSCST.

Various S&T programmes, seeded and nurtured at KSCST, have led to spawning of independent S & T institutions in the State. The following are the important ones:

Karnataka Rajya Vijnana Parishat (KRVP)

Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC)

Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL)