Ideas.
Institutions.
Impact.
For over five decades, IFMR has accelerated innovation, incubated transformative institutions, and nurtured leaders who have helped shape India's development journey.
Today, we are bringing these capabilities together to understand and
solve for the grand challenges of the future.
Building for what comes next
The questions confronting society increasingly sit between established disciplines and institutions—from how economies can widen opportunity and AI will reshape work, to how communities respond to climate change and public systems adapt to rapidly changing needs.
IFMR is built for this complexity. Our ecosystem combines deep institutional experience with the agility and specialised expertise of centres working close to the challenges themselves.
Our next chapter is about making these connections more powerful—creating space for ambitious inquiry, building institutions around emerging challenges, nurturing leaders capable of navigating complexity, and bringing academia, government, industry and civil society into closer conversation.
Ecosystem Updates
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IFMR–Krea University Convene Dialogue on Ethical & Responsible AI Leadership for the Global South
IFMR–Krea University Convene Dialogue on Ethical & Responsible AI Leadership for the Global South
IFMR–Krea University Convene Dialogue on Ethical & Responsible AI Leadership for the Global South
IFMR and the Government of Andhra Pradesh announce strategic partnership
IFMR and the Government of Andhra Pradesh have entered into a partnership to support the implementation of Swarna Andhra 2047 vision, aimed at transforming the state into a high-growth……
Other Updates
IFMR–Krea University Convene Dialogue on Ethical & Responsible AI Leadership for the Global South
Deccan Centre', a think-tank to enhance South India's global engagement, launched in Chennai
Deccan Centre', a think-tank to enhance South India's global engagement, launched in Chennai
Diverse Institutions.
A Shared Purpose.
The defining challenges of our time, from economic opportunity and technological change to climate resilience, are increasingly complex and interconnected.
Addressing them requires more than research alone. It requires new knowledge, institutions capable of translating ideas into action, leaders equipped to navigate complexity, and collaboration across academia, government, industry and civil society.
IFMR’s constellation of impact-oriented centres and initiatives brings these capabilities together under one institutional ecosystem.
Krea University
Krea is a collective philanthropy aiming to shape a new generation of adaptable, resilient leaders, giving them critical thinking skills and the ethical grounding needed to forge ahead.
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Catalyst -Atal Incubation Centre
Catalysing innovations and supporting early-stage enterprises for social impact.
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Centre for Digital Financial Inclusion (CDFI)
Building digital financial ecosystems that are inclusive, secure and trusted.
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Deccan Centre for International Relations
Strengthening research and dialogue on international relations, strategic affairs and global cooperation.
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Inclusion Economics India Centre (IE India)
Generating evidence and insights for more inclusive and equitable economies.
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J-PAL South Asia
Generating rigorous evidence and translating research to improve policies and programmes.
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LEAD at Krea University
Interdisciplinary research, education and action for inclusive and sustainable development.
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Sapien Labs Centre for the Human Brain and Mind
Advancing science and societal understanding of the human brain, mind and behaviour.
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Water, Environment, Land and Liveilhoods (WELL) Labs
Working at the intersection of ecosystems, livelihoods and climate resilience.
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