Archive · 19 Aug 2026
IIT Bombay, Poonawalla Fincorp Join Frontier Research Programme
IIT Bombay and Poonawalla Fincorp are working together on a research programme.
The programme helps scientists study difficult problems that may take many years to solve.
Some of these projects could lead to important new discoveries or technologies.
Researchers from different subjects may work together.
They may also receive funding, shared equipment and guidance from experts around the world.
The programme allows scientists to explore ideas that have both high risks and potentially big rewards.
IIT Bombay says this support can help India become a leader in new areas of science and technology.
The initiative is being led at the institute by Professor Atrey.
IIT Bombay has partnered with Poonawalla Fincorp Limited for its Frontier Research Programme.
The programme supports faculty pursuing ambitious, interdisciplinary and long-term scientific research.
It is designed to enable high-risk, high-reward research with potential to reshape fields, industries and technologies.
The initiative includes institutional backing, advanced shared infrastructure, global mentorship and research funding.
IIT Bombay said the programme aims to strengthen India’s position in breakthrough scientific discovery and technological leadership.
- Who
- Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and Poonawalla Fincorp Limited; the programme is being spearheaded by IIT Bombay Deputy Director Prof Atrey.
- What
- They entered into a partnership for IIT Bombay’s Frontier Research Programme.
- When
- The announcement was made on Wednesday, August 19; the year was not specified.
- Where
- The announcement was datelined Mumbai, and the programme is based at IIT Bombay.
- Why
- To support ambitious, interdisciplinary, long-term and high-risk scientific research with potential to advance fields, industries and technologies.
- Partners
- Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and Poonawalla Fincorp Limited
- Programme
- Frontier Research Programme
- Research focus
- Ambitious, interdisciplinary and long-horizon scientific problems
- Support offered
- Institutional backing, shared infrastructure, global mentorship and research funding
- Research model
- High-risk, high-reward inquiry with depth and continuity
- Stated goal
- Help position India at the forefront of breakthrough discovery and technological leadership