Driving Translational Innovation for National Impact: The WIC Ecosystem
The Wadhwani Innovation Centre (WIC) at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is a translational innovation hub focused on advancing bioengineering and healthcare technologies from early-stage research to real-world deployment. Building on the legacy of the Wadhwani Research Centre for Bioengineering (WRCB), WIC supports the progression of innovations from Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4 to 7 through an integrated ecosystem of infrastructure, partnerships, mentorship, and funding enablement.
Supported by the Wadhwani Foundation, WIC works closely with academia, industry, start-ups, and investors to bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and deployable solutions. Its focus spans diagnostics, therapeutics, medical technologies, and emerging biosciences, with a strong commitment to enabling impactful, scalable healthcare innovations. Through WIC, visionary science is systematically translated into tangible, scalable solutions, strengthening India’s medical self-reliance and securing a healthier future for the world.
The Wadhwani Innovation Centre (WIC) at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is a translational innovation hub focused on advancing bioengineering and healthcare technologies from early-stage research to real-world deployment. Building on the legacy of the Wadhwani Research Centre for Bioengineering (WRCB), WIC supports the progression of innovations from Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4 to 7 through an integrated ecosystem of infrastructure, partnerships, mentorship, and funding enablement.
Supported by the Wadhwani Foundation, WIC works closely with academia, industry, start-ups, and investors to bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and deployable solutions. Its focus spans diagnostics, therapeutics, medical technologies, and emerging biosciences, with a strong commitment to enabling impactful, scalable healthcare innovations. Through WIC, visionary science is systematically translated into tangible, scalable solutions, strengthening India’s medical self-reliance and securing a healthier future for the world.
The Wadhwani Innovation Centre (WIC) at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is a translational innovation hub focused on advancing bioengineering and healthcare technologies from early-stage research to real-world deployment. Building on the legacy of the Wadhwani Research Centre for Bioengineering (WRCB), WIC supports the progression of innovations from Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4 to 7 through an integrated ecosystem of infrastructure, partnerships, mentorship, and funding enablement.
Supported by the Wadhwani Foundation, WIC works closely with academia, industry, start-ups, and investors to bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and deployable solutions. Its focus spans diagnostics, therapeutics, medical technologies, and emerging biosciences, with a strong commitment to enabling impactful, scalable healthcare innovations. Through WIC, visionary science is systematically translated into tangible, scalable solutions, strengthening India’s medical self-reliance and securing a healthier future for the world.
Our Vision
To enable the seamless translation of scientific innovation into scalable solutions that improve healthcare outcomes and drive socio-economic impact.
To enable the seamless translation of scientific innovation into scalable solutions that improve healthcare outcomes and drive socio-economic impact.
To enable the seamless translation of scientific innovation into scalable solutions that improve healthcare outcomes and drive socio-economic impact.
Our Mission
WIC is committed to advancing translational research by:
- Bridging the Gap: Accelerating technologies directly through the transitional “Valley of Death” from early validation to commercial deployment.
- Empowering Researchers: Providing structured funding, state-of-the-art scale-up infrastructure, and regulatory guidance.
- Building Alliances: Cultivating functional, value-driven collaborations across academia, start-ups, and industry lines.
- Global Healthcare Impact: Expanding high-quality Indian innovations to address critical healthcare demands worldwide.
WIC is committed to advancing translational research by:
- Bridging the Gap: Accelerating technologies directly through the transitional “Valley of Death” from early validation to commercial deployment.
- Empowering Researchers: Providing structured funding, state-of-the-art scale-up infrastructure, and regulatory guidance.
- Building Alliances: Cultivating functional, value-driven collaborations across academia, start-ups, and industry lines.
- Global Healthcare Impact: Expanding high-quality Indian innovations to address critical healthcare demands worldwide.
WIC is committed to advancing translational research by:
- Bridging the gap: Accelerating technologies directly through the transitional “Valley of Death” from early validation to commercial deployment.
- Empowering Researchers: Providing structured funding, state-of-the-art scale-up infrastructure, and regulatory guidance.
- Building Alliances: Cultivating functional, value-driven collaborations across academia, start-ups, and industry lines.
- Global Healthcare Impact: Expanding high-quality Indian innovations to address critical healthcare demands worldwide.
Founder’s Vision
The Wadhwani Hub and WIC at IIT Bombay will help make India a global leader in biosciences and healthcare while driving meaningful socio-economic progress. Together, we aim to improve quality of life through innovation-led economic development, job creation, skill-building, entrepreneurial support, and impact-driven research that serves the public good.
Dr. Romesh Wadhwani
Founder, Wadhwani Foundation
Founder’s Vision
The Wadhwani Hub and WIC at IIT Bombay will help make India a global leader in biosciences and healthcare while driving meaningful socio-economic progress. Together, we aim to improve quality of life through innovation-led economic development, job creation, skill-building, entrepreneurial support, and impact-driven research that serves the public good.
Dr. Romesh Wadhwani
Founder, Wadhwani Foundation
Founder’s Vision
The Wadhwani Hub and WIC at IIT Bombay will help make India a global leader in biosciences and healthcare while driving meaningful socio-economic progress. Together, we aim to improve quality of life through innovation-led economic development, job creation, skill-building, entrepreneurial support, and impact-driven research that serves the public good.
Dr. Romesh Wadhwani
Founder, Wadhwani Foundation
Founder’s Vision
The Wadhwani Hub and WIC at IIT Bombay will help make India a global leader in biosciences and healthcare while driving meaningful socio-economic progress. Together, we aim to improve quality of life through innovation-led economic development, job creation, skill-building, entrepreneurial support, and impact-driven research that serves the public good.
Dr. Romesh Wadhwani
Founder, Wadhwani Foundation
Founder’s Vision
The Wadhwani Hub and WIC at IIT Bombay will help make India a global leader in biosciences and healthcare while driving meaningful socio-economic progress. Together, we aim to improve quality of life through innovation-led economic development, job creation, skill-building, entrepreneurial support, and impact-driven research that serves the public good.
Dr. Romesh Wadhwani
Founder, Wadhwani Foundation
Message from the Leadership
“At a pivotal time in India’s journey toward a Viksit Bharat, innovation in health, bioengineering, and medical technologies must move beyond discovery to real-world impact. The Wadhwani Innovation Centre (WIC) at IIT Bombay is committed to enabling this transition supporting the translation of promising ideas into scalable, deployable solutions.
WIC focuses on:
• Advancing innovations from TRL 4 to TRL 7
• Enabling translation, validation, and commercialization
• Building strong industry, startup, and academic partnerships
• Supporting funding access, mentorship, and infrastructure
• Driving inclusive innovation for broader societal impact
Through a collaborative ecosystem and a focus on “Samagra Vikas” (holistic development), WIC aims to contribute meaningfully to India’s health security, innovation leadership, and economic growth.”
“At a pivotal time in India’s journey toward a Viksit Bharat, innovation in health, bioengineering, and medical technologies must move beyond discovery to real-world impact. The Wadhwani Innovation Centre (WIC) at IIT Bombay is committed to enabling this transition supporting the translation of promising ideas into scalable, deployable solutions.
WIC focuses on:
• Advancing innovations from TRL 4 to TRL 7
• Enabling translation, validation, and commercialization
• Building strong industry, startup, and academic partnerships
• Supporting funding access, mentorship, and infrastructure
• Driving inclusive innovation for broader societal impact
“At a pivotal time in India’s journey toward a Viksit Bharat, innovation in health, bioengineering, and medical technologies must move beyond discovery to real-world impact. The Wadhwani Innovation Centre (WIC) at IIT Bombay is committed to enabling this transition supporting the translation of promising ideas into scalable, deployable solutions.
WIC focuses on:
• Advancing innovations from TRL 4 to TRL 7
• Enabling translation, validation, and commercialization
• Building strong industry, startup, and academic partnerships
• Supporting funding access, mentorship, and infrastructure
• Driving inclusive innovation for broader societal impact
Through a collaborative ecosystem and a focus on “Samagra Vikas” (holistic development), WIC aims to contribute meaningfully to India’s health security, innovation leadership, and economic growth.”
“At a pivotal time in India’s journey toward a Viksit Bharat, innovation in health, bioengineering, and medical technologies must move beyond discovery to real-world impact. The Wadhwani Innovation Centre (WIC) at IIT Bombay is committed to enabling this transition supporting the translation of promising ideas into scalable, deployable solutions.
WIC focuses on:
• Advancing innovations from TRL 4 to TRL 7
• Enabling translation, validation, and commercialization
• Building strong industry, startup, and academic partnerships
• Supporting funding access, mentorship, and infrastructure
• Driving inclusive innovation for broader societal impact
Through a collaborative ecosystem and a focus on “Samagra Vikas” (holistic development), WIC aims to contribute meaningfully to India’s health security, innovation leadership, and economic growth.”
Prof. Ashutosh Kumar, Professor in Charge, WIC
Prof. Ashutosh Kumar, Professor in Charge, WIC
Prof. Ashutosh Kumar, Professor in Charge, WIC
Through a collaborative ecosystem and a focus on “Samagra Vikas” (holistic development), WIC aims to contribute meaningfully to India’s health security, innovation leadership, and economic growth.”
Prof. Ashutosh Kumar, Professor in Charge, WIC
“As India moves toward becoming a developed nation by 2047, our vision is to evolve from producers of generics and biosimilars to pioneers of innovative therapies and breakthrough solutions. WIC is committed to:
Leveraging AI and automation to accelerate R&D and reduce time-to-market
Enabling translation of advanced therapies from precision biotherapeutics to regenerative medicine
Building a globally competitive, sustainable, and regulatory-aligned ecosystem
Driving end-to-end translation, from discovery to market-ready products
We believe success in biotechnology lies not just in discovery, but in execution, resilience, and the ability to deliver real-world impact. Together with our researchers, partners, and stakeholders, we aim to translate visionary science into a healthier future.”
“As India moves toward becoming a developed nation by 2047, our vision is to evolve from producers of generics and biosimilars to pioneers of innovative therapies and breakthrough solutions. WIC is committed to:
Leveraging AI and automation to accelerate R&D and reduce time-to-market
Enabling translation of advanced therapies from precision biotherapeutics to regenerative medicine
Building a globally competitive, sustainable, and regulatory-aligned ecosystem
Driving end-to-end translation, from discovery to market-ready products
We believe success in biotechnology lies not just in discovery, but in execution, resilience, and the ability to deliver real-world impact. Together with our researchers, partners, and stakeholders, we aim to translate visionary science into a healthier future.”
“As India moves toward becoming a developed nation by 2047, our vision is to evolve from producers of generics and biosimilars to pioneers of innovative therapies and breakthrough solutions. WIC is committed to:
Leveraging AI and automation to accelerate R&D and reduce time-to-market
Enabling translation of advanced therapies from precision biotherapeutics to regenerative medicine
Building a globally competitive, sustainable, and regulatory-aligned ecosystem
Driving end-to-end translation, from discovery to market-ready products
We believe success in biotechnology lies not just in discovery, but in execution, resilience, and the ability to deliver real-world impact. Together with our researchers, partners, and stakeholders, we aim to translate visionary science into a healthier future.”
As India moves toward becoming a developed nation by 2047, our vision is to evolve from producers of generics and biosimilars to pioneers of innovative therapies and breakthrough solutions. WIC is committed to:
Leveraging AI and automation to accelerate R&D and reduce time-to-market
Enabling translation of advanced therapies from precision biotherapeutics to regenerative medicine
Building a globally competitive, sustainable, and regulatory-aligned ecosystem
Driving end-to-end translation, from discovery to market-ready products
Dr. Navratna Vajpai, Chief Executive Officer, WIC
Dr. Navratna Vajpai, Chief Executive Officer, WIC
Dr. Navratna Vajpai,
Chief Executive Officer, WIC
We believe success in biotechnology lies not just in discovery, but in execution, resilience, and the ability to deliver real-world impact. Together with our researchers, partners, and stakeholders, we aim to translate visionary science into a healthier future.”
Dr. Navratna Vajpai, Chief Executive Officer, WIC
About The Donor
About The Donor
About The Donor
Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, an IIT Bombay alumnus, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, philanthropist, and technology visionary, is the Founder of the Wadhwani Foundation. His philanthropic work focuses on driving large-scale socio-economic impact by nurturing innovation, entrepreneurship, and skill development, particularly across India and other emerging economies.
In 2015, his support enabled the establishment of the Wadhwani Research Centre for Bioengineering (WRCB) at IIT Bombay, laying the groundwork for a decade of high-impact research and translational innovation in biosciences and bioengineering. Building on this foundation, the Wadhwani Innovation Centre (WIC) was launched in 2026 with the generous donation from the Wadhwani Foundation to accelerate the journey from lab to market and strengthen India’s leadership in biosciences, healthcare, and medicine. WIC continues to be supported by the Wadhwani Foundation, reflecting a sustained commitment to turning scientific breakthroughs into accessible, scalable solutions that improve healthcare outcomes for society.
Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, an IIT Bombay alumnus, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, philanthropist, and technology visionary, is the Founder of the Wadhwani Foundation. His philanthropic work focuses on driving large-scale socio-economic impact by nurturing innovation, entrepreneurship, and skill development, particularly across India and other emerging economies.
In 2015, his support enabled the establishment of the Wadhwani Research Centre for Bioengineering (WRCB) at IIT Bombay, laying the groundwork for a decade of high-impact research and translational innovation in biosciences and bioengineering.
Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, an IIT Bombay alumnus, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, philanthropist, and technology visionary, is the Founder of the Wadhwani Foundation. His philanthropic work focuses on driving large-scale socio-economic impact by nurturing innovation, entrepreneurship, and skill development, particularly across India and other emerging economies.
In 2015, his support enabled the establishment of the Wadhwani Research Centre for Bioengineering (WRCB) at IIT Bombay, laying the groundwork for a decade of high-impact research and translational innovation in biosciences and bioengineering. Building on this foundation, the Wadhwani Innovation Centre (WIC) was launched in 2026 with the generous donation from the Wadhwani Foundation to accelerate the journey from lab to market and strengthen India’s leadership in biosciences, healthcare, and medicine. WIC continues to be supported by the Wadhwani Foundation, reflecting a sustained commitment to turning scientific breakthroughs into accessible, scalable solutions that improve healthcare outcomes for society.
Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, an IIT Bombay alumnus, Silicon Valley entrepreneur, philanthropist, and technology visionary, is the Founder of the Wadhwani Foundation. His philanthropic work focuses on driving large-scale socio-economic impact by nurturing innovation, entrepreneurship, and skill development, particularly across India and other emerging economies.
In 2015, his support enabled the establishment of the Wadhwani Research Centre for Bioengineering (WRCB) at IIT Bombay, laying the groundwork for a decade of high-impact research and translational innovation in biosciences and bioengineering. Building on this foundation, the Wadhwani Innovation Centre (WIC) was launched in 2026 with the generous donation from the Wadhwani Foundation to accelerate the journey from lab to market and strengthen India’s leadership in biosciences, healthcare, and medicine. WIC continues to be supported by the Wadhwani Foundation, reflecting a sustained commitment to turning scientific breakthroughs into accessible, scalable solutions that improve healthcare outcomes for society.
Building on this foundation, the Wadhwani Innovation Centre (WIC) was launched in 2026 with the generous donation from the Wadhwani Foundation to accelerate the journey from lab to market and strengthen India’s leadership in biosciences, healthcare, and medicine. WIC continues to be supported by the Wadhwani Foundation, reflecting a sustained commitment to turning scientific breakthroughs into accessible, scalable solutions that improve healthcare outcomes for society.
About Wadhwani Foundation
The Wadhwani Foundation has been a longstanding partner in strengthening the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem at IIT Bombay. Over the years, the Foundation has supported initiatives that enable research translation, skill development, and real-world impact across disciplines.
This commitment was first realized through the establishment of WRCB in 2015, which supported a decade of impactful work in biosciences and bioengineering. Building on this success, the Foundation continues its support through WIC, reinforcing its focus on translational research and innovation. Through sustained philanthropic engagement, the Wadhwani Foundation is helping position IIT Bombay as a leader in innovation-driven healthcare and bioengineering, while enabling the development of technologies that are scalable, impactful, and aligned with national priorities.
About Wadhwani Foundation
The Wadhwani Foundation has been a longstanding partner in strengthening the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem at IIT Bombay. Over the years, the Foundation has supported initiatives that enable research translation, skill development, and real-world impact across disciplines.
This commitment was first realized through the establishment of WRCB in 2015, which supported a decade of impactful work in biosciences and bioengineering. Building on this success, the Foundation continues its support through WIC, reinforcing its focus on translational research and innovation. Through sustained philanthropic engagement, the Wadhwani Foundation is helping position IIT Bombay as a leader in innovation-driven healthcare and bioengineering, while enabling the development of technologies that are scalable, impactful, and aligned with national priorities.
About Wadhwani Foundation
The Wadhwani Foundation has been a longstanding partner in strengthening the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem at IIT Bombay. Over the years, the Foundation has supported initiatives that enable research translation, skill development, and real-world impact across disciplines.
This commitment was first realized through the establishment of WRCB in 2015, which supported a decade of impactful work in biosciences and bioengineering. Building on this success, the Foundation continues its support through WIC, reinforcing its focus on translational research and innovation. Through sustained philanthropic engagement, the Wadhwani Foundation is helping position IIT Bombay as a leader in innovation-driven healthcare and bioengineering, while enabling the development of technologies that are scalable, impactful, and aligned with national priorities.
Hub & Spoke Model
The Wadhwani Innovation Centre (WIC) operates on a Hub and Spoke model designed to serve as a national catalyst for boosting translational research. In this framework, WIC at IIT Bombay acts as the central Hub, providing the critical “translational bridge” and operational scaffolding required to move innovations through the “Valley of Death”. The primary objective is to accelerate technologies from TRL 4 (Lab Validation) to TRL 7 (Field-Ready Deployment), ensuring that scientific breakthroughs are transformed into scalable, market-ready healthcare solutions.
The Wadhwani Innovation Centre (WIC) operates on a Hub and Spoke model designed to serve as a national catalyst for boosting translational research. In this framework, WIC at IIT Bombay acts as the central Hub, providing the critical “translational bridge” and operational scaffolding required to move innovations through the “Valley of Death”. The primary objective is to accelerate technologies from TRL 4 (Lab Validation) to TRL 7 (Field-Ready Deployment), ensuring that scientific breakthroughs are transformed into scalable, market-ready healthcare solutions.
The Wadhwani Innovation Centre (WIC) operates on a Hub and Spoke model designed to serve as a national catalyst for boosting translational research. In this framework, WIC at IIT Bombay acts as the central Hub, providing the critical “translational bridge” and operational scaffolding required to move innovations through the “Valley of Death”. The primary objective is to accelerate technologies from TRL 4 (Lab Validation) to TRL 7 (Field-Ready Deployment), ensuring that scientific breakthroughs are transformed into scalable, market-ready healthcare solutions.
The Wadhwani Innovation Centre (WIC) operates on a Hub and Spoke model designed to serve as a national catalyst for boosting translational research. In this framework, WIC at IIT Bombay acts as the central Hub, providing the critical “translational bridge” and operational scaffolding required to move innovations through the “Valley of Death”. The primary objective is to accelerate technologies from TRL 4 (Lab Validation) to TRL 7 (Field-Ready Deployment), ensuring that scientific breakthroughs are transformed into scalable, market-ready healthcare solutions.
Value of the Model
Value of the Model
This collaborative structure is central to the vision of “Samagra Vikas” (holistic & inclusive development),
ensuring that the benefits of high-end innovation extend beyond metropolitan centers to reach a broader national scale. By partnering with these premier academic and innovation entities, WIC creates a “seamless institutional pipeline” where external scientific discoveries can access industrial manufacturing infrastructure, pilot plants, and deep regulatory expertise to achieve real-world impact
This collaborative structure is central to the vision of “Samagra Vikas” (holistic & inclusive development), ensuring that the benefits of high-end innovation extend beyond metropolitan centers to reach a broader national scale. By partnering with these premier academic and innovation entities, WIC creates a “seamless institutional pipeline” where external scientific discoveries can access industrial manufacturing infrastructure, pilot plants, and deep regulatory expertise to achieve real-world impact
This collaborative structure is central to the vision of “Samagra Vikas” (holistic & inclusive development), ensuring that the benefits of high-end innovation extend beyond metropolitan centers to reach a broader national scale. By partnering with these premier academic and innovation entities, WIC creates a “seamless institutional pipeline” where external scientific discoveries can access industrial manufacturing infrastructure, pilot plants, and deep regulatory expertise to achieve real-world impact
This collaborative structure is central to the vision of “Samagra Vikas” (holistic & inclusive development),
ensuring that the benefits of high-end innovation extend beyond metropolitan centers to reach a broader national scale. By partnering with these premier academic and innovation entities, WIC creates a “seamless institutional pipeline” where external scientific discoveries can access industrial manufacturing infrastructure, pilot plants, and deep regulatory expertise to achieve real-world impact
This collaborative structure is central to the vision of “Samagra Vikas” (holistic & inclusive development),
ensuring that the benefits of high-end innovation extend beyond metropolitan centers to reach a broader national scale. By partnering with these premier academic and innovation entities, WIC creates a “seamless institutional pipeline” where external scientific discoveries can access industrial manufacturing infrastructure, pilot plants, and deep regulatory expertise to achieve real-world impact
The Hub & Spoke
Framework
WIC: Provides the core translational infrastructure, along with specialized support in funding enablement, regulatory guidance, and investor linkages.
The Hubs: The model incorporates 10 innovation centres functioning as hubs. These centres leverage WIC’s ecosystem to push their basic science discoveries into a robust scale-up pipeline.
The Spokes: The local institutions and partner ecosystems connected to each Hub, enabling wider participation, capacity building, and seamless access to translational infrastructure and expertise.
The Hub & Spoke Framework
WIC: Provides the core translational infrastructure, along with specialized support in funding enablement, regulatory guidance, and investor linkages.
The Hubs: The model incorporates 10 innovation centres functioning as hubs. These centres leverage WIC’s ecosystem to push their basic science discoveries into a robust scale-up pipeline.
The Spokes: The local institutions and partner ecosystems connected to each Hub, enabling wider participation, capacity building, and seamless access to translational infrastructure and expertise.
The Hub & Spoke Framework
WIC: Provides the core translational infrastructure, along with specialized support in funding enablement, regulatory guidance, and investor linkages.
The Hubs: The model incorporates 10 innovation centres functioning as hubs. These centres leverage WIC’s ecosystem to push their basic science discoveries into a robust scale-up pipeline.
The Spokes: The local institutions and partner ecosystems connected to each Hub, enabling wider participation, capacity building, and seamless access to translational infrastructure and expertise.
The Hub & Spoke
Framework
WIC: Provides the core translational infrastructure, along with specialized support in funding enablement, regulatory guidance, and investor linkages.
The Hubs: The model incorporates 10 innovation centres functioning as hubs. These centres leverage WIC’s ecosystem to push their basic science discoveries into a robust scale-up pipeline.
The Spokes: The local institutions and partner ecosystems connected to each Hub, enabling wider participation, capacity building, and seamless access to translational infrastructure and expertise.
The Hub & Spoke Framework
WIC: Provides the core translational infrastructure, along with specialized support in funding enablement, regulatory guidance, and investor linkages.
The Hubs: The model incorporates 10 innovation centres functioning as hubs. These centres leverage WIC’s ecosystem to push their basic science discoveries into a robust scale-up pipeline.
The Spokes: The local institutions and partner ecosystems connected to each Hub, enabling wider participation, capacity building, and seamless access to translational infrastructure and expertise.
Funding Support
WIC facilitates technology translation through two distinct funding pathways:
WIC Internal Funding: Supports IIT Bombay faculty members in advancing technologies from TRL 3–4 towards TRL 7, progressing from laboratory prototypes through validation and towards industry readiness.
Wadhwani Innovation Network (WIN) Funding: Enables eligible applicants associated with WIC and its network of hubs to seek funding for advanced health and biotechnologies at TRL 4 and above, with strong potential for commercialisation.
Funding calls, eligibility criteria, and application procedures for each pathway will be announced separately.
WIC facilitates technology translation through two distinct funding pathways:
WIC Internal Funding: Supports IIT Bombay faculty members in advancing technologies from TRL 3–4 towards TRL 7, progressing from laboratory prototypes through validation and towards industry readiness.
Wadhwani Innovation Network (WIN) Funding: Enables eligible applicants associated with WIC and its network of hubs to seek funding for advanced health and biotechnologies at TRL 4 and above, with strong potential for commercialisation.
Funding calls, eligibility criteria, and application procedures for each pathway will be announced separately.
WIC facilitates technology translation through two distinct funding pathways:
WIC Internal Funding: Supports IIT Bombay faculty members in advancing technologies from TRL 3–4 towards TRL 7, progressing from laboratory prototypes through validation and towards industry readiness.
Wadhwani Innovation Network (WIN) Funding: Enables eligible applicants associated with WIC and its network of hubs to seek funding for advanced health and biotechnologies at TRL 4 and above, with strong potential for commercialisation.
Funding calls, eligibility criteria, and application procedures for each pathway will be announced separately.
WIC facilitates technology translation through two distinct funding pathways:
WIC Internal Funding: Supports IIT Bombay faculty members in advancing technologies from TRL 3–4 towards TRL 7, progressing from laboratory prototypes through validation and towards industry readiness.
Wadhwani Innovation Network (WIN) Funding: Enables eligible applicants associated with WIC and its network of hubs to seek funding for advanced health and biotechnologies at TRL 4 and above, with strong potential for commercialisation.
Funding calls, eligibility criteria, and application procedures for each pathway will be announced separately.
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Dr. Ajay Kela
CEO, Wadhwani Foundation
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CEO, Wadhwani Foundation
Dr. Ajay Kela
CEO, Wadhwani Foundation
Dr. Shirshendu Mukherjee
MD, Wadhwani Foundation
Dr. Shirshendu Mukherjee
MD, Wadhwani Foundation
Dr. Shirshendu Mukherjee
MD, Wadhwani Foundation
Praveen Sasidharan
Head – GM & CoS, Wadhwani Foundation
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Head – GM & CoS, Wadhwani Foundation
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Head – GM & CoS, Wadhwani Foundation
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Chair, Governing Council
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Dr. Rajesh Gokhale
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Dr. Rajesh Gokhale
Chair, Governing Council
Secretary, DBT
Dr. Vijay Chandru
Co-founder, CrisprBits
Dr. Vijay Chandru
Co-founder, CrisprBits
Dr. Vijay Chandru
Co-founder, CrisprBits
Dr. Soumya Swaminathan
Chairperson, MSSRF
Dr. Soumya Swaminathan
Chairperson, MSSRF
Dr. Soumya Swaminathan
Chairperson, MSSRF
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Prof. Pramod P. Wangikar
Professor-in-Charge, WRCB
2015–2021
Prof. Pramod P. Wangikar
Professor-in-Charge, WRCB
2015–2021
Prof. Pramod P. Wangikar
Professor-in-Charge, WRCB
2015–2021
Prof. Debjani Paul
Professor-in-Charge, WRCB
2021–2024
Prof. Debjani Paul
Professor-in-Charge, WRCB
2021–2024
Prof. Debjani Paul
Professor-in-Charge, WRCB
2021–2024
Dr. Abdur Rub
CEO, WRCB (now CEO, ITRI)
2022–2024
Dr. Abdur Rub
CEO, WRCB (now CEO, ITRI)
2022–2024
Dr. Abdur Rub
CEO, WRCB (now CEO, ITRI)
2022–2024
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Prof. Shireesh B. Kedare
Director, IIT Bombay
Prof. Shireesh B. Kedare
Director, IIT Bombay
Prof. Shireesh B. Kedare
Director, IIT Bombay
Prof. Milind Atrey
Deputy Director – Academics, Research and Translation
Prof. Milind Atrey
Deputy Director – Academics, Research and Translation
Prof. Milind Atrey
Deputy Director – Academics, Research and Translation
Prof. Ravindra D. Gudi
Deputy Director – Finance, Infrastructure and Administration
Prof. Ravindra D. Gudi
Deputy Director – Finance, Infrastructure and Administration
Prof. Ravindra D. Gudi
Deputy Director – Finance, Infrastructure and Administration
Prof. Upendra V. Bhandarkar
Dean – Alumni & Corporate Relations
Prof. Upendra V. Bhandarkar
Dean – Alumni & Corporate Relations
Prof. Upendra V. Bhandarkar
Dean – Alumni & Corporate Relations
Prof. Shrikrishna V. Kulkarni
Dean – Research & Development
Prof. Shrikrishna V. Kulkarni
Dean – Research & Development
Prof. Shrikrishna V. Kulkarni
Dean – Research & Development
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Dept. of BSBE, IITB
Prof. Anirban Banerjee
Dept. of BSBE, IITB
Prof. Anirban Banerjee
Dept. of BSBE, IITB
Prof. Prasanna Gandhi
Dept. of Mech Eng, IITB
Prof. Prasanna Gandhi
Dept. of Mech Eng, IITB
Prof. Prasanna Gandhi
Dept. of Mech Eng, IITB
Prof. Shamik Sen
Dept. of BSBE, IITB
Prof. Shamik Sen
Dept. of BSBE, IITB
Prof. Shamik Sen
Dept. of BSBE, IITB
Prof. Mahesh Tirumkudulu
Dept. of Chem Eng, IITB
Prof. Mahesh Tirumkudulu
Dept. of Chem Eng, IITB
Prof. Mahesh Tirumkudulu
Dept. of Chem Eng, IITB
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Dr. Anuj Goel
CDO, Biocon Biologics
Dr. Anuj Goel
CDO, Biocon Biologics
Dr. Anuj Goel
CDO, Biocon Biologics
Dr. Sanjay Singh
Founder & CEO, Immuno Script
Dr. Sanjay Singh
Founder & CEO, Immuno Script
Dr. Sanjay Singh
Founder & CEO, Immuno Script
Mr. A. Vijaysimha
CEO, Audicor Cardiometrics
Mr. A. Vijaysimha
CEO, Audicor Cardiometrics
Mr. A. Vijaysimha
CEO, Audicor Cardiometrics
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IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076
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IITB Monash Research Academy,
IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076
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