Accelerating Lab-to-Market Transition for
Economic Value Creation and Societal Impact

India’s Translational Research Initiative (ITRI) is a nation-wide, collaborative philanthropic initiative to catalyze innovation and create impact through foundational science and translational research.
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What We Do?

Turning research into real-world impact faster.

Team

Experts united to drive innovation and impact.

Academics & Research

Advancing research into transformative national solutions.

ABOUT

Why ITRI? Why Now?

The India’s Translational Research Initiative (ITRI), a nation-wide, collaborative philanthropic initiative aiming to augment the translational research ecosystem by setting up translational research centres (TRCs) at premier research institutions. ITRI is addressing this gap by catalyzing the lab-to-market journey of academic innovations through partnerships between academia, industry, and mission-driven funders.
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We harness our market-leading technical expertise to offer a full suite of set-up services,
designed to help your vision become a thriving reality.

STAKEHOLDERS

An Ecosystem Built on Collaboration

Focus Areas

End-Use Agnostic, Impact-Oriented Research

Foundational Technologies

Industrial Prototyping

Testing Facilities

Backbone Services

Partners

Learning from the best

Resources

ITRI Concept Note
List of TRCs identified
Expression of Interest and concept note guideline
TRC proposal guidelines & questionnaire

Let’s Build Impact Together

Testimonial

I am encouraged by ITRI’s vision and its potential to significantly advance translational research and innovation in India. Strengthening our national capacity to turn scientific breakthroughs into impactful, real-world solutions is crucial. I believe the nation can build a vibrant ecosystem of innovation and practical applications if initiatives like ITRI gain traction
Nandan NilekaniNon-Executive Chairman, Infosys
The setting up of Translational Research Centres will help bridge valley of death & increase Industry Academia collaboration leading to huge commercialization of cutting edge research. We are excited to be a part of ITRI, a collaborative effort to build vital infrastructure and steward research across the critical areas for the country. As more philanthropists participate in ITRI it will truly play an impactful role for the Viksit Bharat vision.
Mirik GogriPrincipal, Spectrum Impact
ITRI is the kind of catalytic effort India needs—bridging the lab-to-market gap, aligning science with national development goals, and building shared infrastructure to unlock our innovation potential. It brings together philanthropy, industry, and research in a bold, collaborative, and outcomes-driven way.
Ashish DhawanFounder & CEO, The Convergence Foundation