Joint Seed Fund Sparks Global Research Innovation

The University of Liverpool and IISc have launched a joint seed fund to boost research targeting global issues, including AI, life sciences, and quantum technology. This initiative, supported by substantial co-investment for three years, enhances early-career researcher development and builds on previous academic collaborations.

The University of Liverpool and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have announced the creation of a joint seed fund. This initiative is designed to foster research and innovation partnerships tackling global challenges.

The fund will support collaborations in key areas such as AI applications, biomedical sciences, One Health, infectious diseases, quantum technology, and space research. Both institutions are committed to significant annual co-investments over an initial three-year period, aiming to strengthen research ties.

This new fund marks a progressive step since the 2023 Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing academic partnerships. Notably, it will also focus on training early-career researchers through robust PhD programs, capitalizing on the strengths of both the UK and Indian educational frameworks.

(With inputs from agencies.)