TRCs

What is Translational Research Centre (TRC) ?

A Translational Research Centre (TRC) is the core building block of ITRI’s mission, a dedicated facility that enables India’s leading research institutions to translate cutting-edge scientific discoveries into scalable innovations.

Each TRC focuses on a specific technology domain, equipped with shared infrastructure, pilot-scale testing capabilities, and pathways for industry collaboration.

Life Science & Health

GMP Biopharma Manufacturing
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MedTech & Diagnostics
Metabolomics Core Facility
Seeds Engineering

Energy & Sustainability

Solar
Battery
Efficient Heating & Cooling
Continuous Chemical Manufacturing
Catalysts

Advanced Materials & Processes

Membranes
Ceramics
2D Materials
Advanced Alloys

Engineering & Technology Platforms

Advanced Automotive Research
Advanced Mechanical Manufacturing
AI for Science & Engineering

Progress So Far

Institutes Engaged

Researchers Engaged

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Proposed Total Budget (₹ Crore)

TRC Overview

Commissioned

Under Progress

AI for Science & Engineering

Backbone Services

Leveraging artificial intelligence for computational modelling, simulation, and design optimization in research and industry.

Advanced Mechanical Manufacturing

Industrial Prototyping

Enhancing manufacturing precision and efficiency through smart, automated systems.

Advanced Automotive Research

Testbed

Accelerating the development of clean, connected, and intelligent automotive technologies.

Advanced Alloys

Foundational

Advancing metallurgical research for lightweight, durable, and high-temperature industrial applications.

2D Materials

Foundational

Exploring nanomaterials for next-gen sensors, coatings, and electronic devices.

Ceramics

Foundational

Enabling advanced ceramics research for electronics, aerospace, and renewable energy systems.

Gogri Membrane hub

Foundational

Developing high-performance membrane technologies for water purification, gas separation, and energy applications.

Donor Name: Spectrum Impact Location: Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay Visit Website

Catalysts

Foundational

Focusing on advanced catalyst design and testing for cleaner, more efficient industrial processes.

Continuous Chemical Manufacturing

Industrial Prototyping

Advancing modular, sustainable chemical production techniques for industry transformation.

Efficient Heating & Cooling Testing

Testing and Characterization Facility

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Battery

Testing and Characterization Facility

Developing scalable battery testing and prototyping systems to accelerate India’s energy storage revolution.

Solar

Testing and Characterization Facility

Innovating next-generation solar testing and validation facilities for higher efficiency and lower-cost solar modules.

Seeds Engineering

Foundational

Driving innovations in crop genetics and seed technologies for resilient and high-yield agriculture.

Metabolomics Core Facility

Foundational

Providing advanced analytical capabilities for biomarker discovery and systems biology research.

Mumbai BioCluster

Industrial Prototyping

Supporting the development and scale-up of affordable biopharmaceuticals through GMP-grade pilot facilities.

Donor Name: Spectrum Impact Location: Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai Visit Website

Organ on a Chip

Foundational

Creating human-relevant testing models to accelerate drug discovery and reduce dependence on animal trials.

MedTech & Diagnostics

Industrial Prototyping

Enabling prototype validation and clinical testing for affordable, high-impact medical technologies.

What is Translational Research Centre (TRC) ?

Life Science & Health

Energy & Sustainability

Advanced Materials & Processes

Engineering & Technology Platforms

Progress So Far

TRC Overview

AI for Science & Engineering

Advanced Mechanical Manufacturing

Advanced Automotive Research

Advanced Alloys

2D Materials

Ceramics

Gogri Membrane hub

Catalysts

Continuous Chemical Manufacturing

Efficient Heating & Cooling Testing

Battery

Solar

Seeds Engineering

Metabolomics Core Facility

Mumbai BioCluster

Organ on a Chip

MedTech & Diagnostics

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