Impact

With strategic funding from ANRF, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) established a state-of-the-art 50-qubit quantum hardware testbed. The facility enables over 120 PhD researchers and 15 partner institutes across India to simulate complex chemical reactions, optimize smart power grids, and pioneer indigenous quantum cryptography protocols.

ANRF grant funded the clinical translation of indigenous CAR-T cell therapy. By manufacturing therapeutic viral vectors locally, treatment cost was reduced from ₹3 Crore to under ₹25 Lakhs per patient. Phase II clinical trials demonstrated remarkable response rates in pediatric and adult leukemia patients.

Researchers at IIT Madras developed an ultra-low-power edge AI microgrid controller funded by ANRF. Installed across 45 off-grid villages in Ladakh, Assam, and Odisha, the intelligent grid system dynamically balances battery storage, solar generation, and household load, eliminating blackouts.

The ANRF Deep-Tech Innovation Fund supported 35 academic startups originating from Indian universities. Provides lab access, IP filing grants, and prototype funding, leading to breakthroughs in RISC-V chip architecture and bio-degradable polymers.

To bridge gender disparities in advanced scientific research, ANRF instituted prestigious doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships. Recipients receive monthly stipends, equipment allowances, and mentorship from renowned global scientists.

Using ANRF high-performance compute grants, atmospheric scientists developed a high-resolution coupled ocean-atmosphere model. It delivers block-level rainfall predictions 72 hours in advance, significantly enhancing disaster readiness for state governments.