ANRF Translational Research and Innovation (ATRI)
A programme by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) (Anusandhan National Research Foundation)
Funds academic teams to set up centres that move technology from technology readiness level 4 to 7 and mentor startups.
At a glance
| Best for | Academic and laboratory teams building translational centres; startups benefit as mentees or partners, not applicants |
|---|---|
| Stage | Prototype – MVP |
| Cost | Free, no equity |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
About ANRF Translational Research and Innovation (ATRI)
ATRI is aimed at the gap between laboratory proof and a demonstrated prototype. ANRF supports centres anchored at one lead institution. The centre builds shared facilities around a technology and is expected to support startups, state universities and less-resourced institutions.
Who can apply
- A group of investigators from an academic institution, national laboratory or DSIR-SIRO recognised research body, led by a lead principal investigator from that institution
- Lead and co-investigators must hold a regular academic or research position
- People affiliated with a private limited company cannot be the lead or a principal investigator. They can join as honorary investigators
- The technology must already be at technology readiness level 4, with a clear route to level 7 and letters from industry or users who want it
How selection works: Applicants send a pre-proposal first. Shortlisted teams submit a full proposal. Centres are reviewed periodically on technology readiness and manufacturing readiness progress.
How to apply: Calls are announced on ANRF's site and the application portal. We could not find dates for the current call.
Where to apply
Other ANRF programmes
- MAHA MedTech MissionANRF's mission to fund medical devices and diagnostics from technology readiness level 3 to 8, open to DPIIT startups, MSMEs, hospitals and academic teams.
- MAHA Drones ProgramA consortium programme for drone subsystems that needs at least one industry or startup partner alongside an academic or laboratory lead.
- MAHA Water ProgramA mission for water technologies from technology readiness level 2 to 7, led by academic or laboratory teams with startups and industry as cash-contributing collaborators.
- ANRF Catalytic Partnership ProgramSeed funding for institutions that want to create a new, large research and innovation institution with industry and philanthropic partners.
- Research Development and Innovation (RDI) FundA government fund that lends and invests through fund managers into private research and development, including startups. It does not give grants.
- ANRF researcher grants and fellowshipsGrants, fellowships and chairs for academics and scientists, such as PM ECRG, Ramanujan, J. C. Bose and N-PDF. Not for startups.
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