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Wadhwani Innovation Network (WIN)

Wadhwani Innovation Network — Center of Excellence Research Grants

Funds Indian Center of Excellence teams working on deep technology and bioengineering commercialization.

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The Wadhwani Innovation Network (WIN) Center of Excellence grants are private institutional grants from the Wadhwani Foundation, a U.S.-based philanthropic organization co-founded by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Romesh Wadhwani. WIN funds interdisciplinary research-to-commercialization projects at six named partner Centers of Excellence hosted by elite Indian academic institutions. Each Center of E

Interdisciplinary research-to-commercialisation projects in AI, semiconductor technology, quantum computing, bioengineering, healthtech, space technology, and synthetic biology at named Indian academic Centers of Excellence.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$10M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: wadhwanifoundation.org