Collaborative science for affordable
drug discovery.
Open Source Drug Discovery (OSDD) is a CSIR-led Team India Consortium with global participation, bringing together researchers, academia, students, industries, and institutions to collaboratively discover affordable treatments for neglected tropical diseases. The initiative operates through an open-source model that enables contributors from around the world to share knowledge, resources, and expertise in the pursuit of accessible healthcare solutions.
7500+
Contributors
130+
Countries
CSIR
Led Initiative
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Global Community
A worldwide network of over 7,500 researchers, students, and professionals from more than 130 countries.
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Open Collaboration
An open-source platform where academia, industry, and institutions work together to accelerate drug discovery.
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Neglected Diseases
Focused on tropical and neglected diseases such as leishmaniasis that receive limited commercial research attention.
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Affordable Innovation
Developing accessible and cost-effective medicines through transparent, community-driven scientific research.