In alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes cultivating a vibrant research culture across India’s academic institutions, the Government of India has established the ANRF (Anusandhan National Research Foundation). As an important first step in this direction, the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) program was launched. This forward-thinking program is designed to uplift research ecosystems in emerging universities and institutions by pairing them with established research hubs, creating a mentorship-driven, collaborative network to strengthen national research capability.

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has been privileged to serve as one of the leading hub institutions under this program.