Archive · 7 Sep 2026
US Ambassador Launches TRUST Fellowship for Critical Technology Collaboration
The United States and India are starting a new research programme called the TRUST Fellowship.
It will help scientists from both countries work together.
They will study important technologies such as artificial intelligence, computer chips, quantum computing and biotechnology.
Some US researchers will receive money to spend a year working with Indian institutions.
The programme is expected to begin this month.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor also announced more support for American companies in Bengaluru and South India.
This support will include business advice, market information and help finding local partners.
Gor said the projects are meant to create useful results for both countries.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor launched the TRUST Fellowship in Bengaluru to expand US-India research cooperation.
The fellowship will support 12-month projects involving US postdoctoral researchers, early-career faculty and Indian institutions.
Research areas include artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing and biotechnology.
The programme is backed by Pratithi Investments and Mazumdar-Shaw Philanthropy alongside three Indian academic institutions.
The United States will expand Commercial Service operations in Bengaluru to help American companies enter South India’s market.
- Who
- US Ambassador Sergio Gor, US researchers, Indian institutions, philanthropic supporters and business officials are involved.
- What
- Gor launched the TRUST Fellowship and announced an expansion of the US Commercial Service presence in Bengaluru.
- When
- The fellowship is scheduled to begin this month; the announcements were made at a National Day reception marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.
- Where
- The announcements were made in Bengaluru, India, at the US mission’s National Day reception.
- Why
- The initiatives aim to deepen US-India cooperation in critical technologies and provide greater support to American companies expanding in South India.
- Programme
- TRUST Fellowship
- Research areas
- Artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing and biotechnology
- Project duration
- 12 months
- Participants
- US postdoctoral researchers and early-career faculty working with Indian institutions
- Indian institutions
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Indian Institute of Science and Manipal Academy of Higher Education
- Business support
- Export counselling, market intelligence and connections with vetted local partners
- Additional cooperation
- The countries are also pursuing space cooperation, including discussions on lunar exploration