Ongoing Initiatives
and Projects
Shri G Selvakumar Auditorium
Arjun Selvakumar, in memory of his father G Selvakumar, who was associated longtime with IISc, has supported the construction of a 350 seater auditorium in the west wing of the UG building to serve as a shared academic space for lectures, seminars, and conferences.
Established: 2026
Cognitive Predictors of Reading in Children
To gain a deeper neuroscientific understanding of reading in children. Research work by Prof SP Arun, CNS, supported by EkStep Foundation.
Established: 2026
Azim Premji’s Prazim Supports Oncology Research
To reduce the reliance on invasive tissue biopsies. This support will aid in the development of digital biopsy-based detection, mutation profiling, and accelerating personalised treatment.
Established: 2026
Research Science Initiative (RSI) India
Prestigious six-week intensive summer STEM research program designed exclusively for Indian high school students from Class XI or XII, sponsored by Adani Group.
Established: 2025
Longevity India Initiative
Long term study to build a foundational understanding of aging patterns specific to Indian populations.
Established: 2024
Wadhwani Innovation Network Centre of Excellence
Support innovation and translating multidisciplinary research into new products and startups in Quantum Science and Technology.
Established: 2024
Param Hansa Centre for Computational Oncology (PHCCO)
To integrate cutting-edge computational methodologies with groundbreaking cancer research.
Established: 2023