Ongoing Initiatives

and Projects

Groww CeNSE Semiconductor Skill Development Program

With the objective to encourage girls to pursue the deep science area of semiconductor technology, it has three sub-programs: Akanksha – STEM for Girls (11th Grade), Women in STEM – Research Experience Program (UG/PG) and Research internship program for students graduating from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs skill development program.

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

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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

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Volvo supports Road Intelligence Infrastructure

This initiative builds a real-time, data-driven ecosystem—integrating large-scale datasets and ML models—to track highway hazards and traffic geometry. By providing a unified platform for manufacturers, fleet operators, and government bodies to share crowdsourced information, the project aims to significantly enhance safety for heavy vehicle drivers and all road users across India.

Established: 2026

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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

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

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