This year, AISRF funding went to five projects across various disciplines, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, biotechnology, urban mining and e-waste recycling, ultra-low-cost solar energy, and clean hydrogen technologies. .

The recipients are Ludhiana; IIT-Delhi, IIT-Bombay; IISc Bangalore and AbGenics Life Sciences Pvt Ltd in Pune.

These projects were selected through a rigorous evaluation process, ensuring that they met the highest standards of scientific excellence and had the potential to have a significant impact, the Ministry of Science and Technology said.

“I feel that collaboration is crucial in this modern era to address critical global challenges and foster sustainable development. The AISRF is a testament to the long-standing partnership between India and Australia,” said Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology.

“As we reinforce our commitment to building a vibrant innovation ecosystem with Australia, I congratulate all the researchers involved in these projects for a prosperous and sustainable future,” added Dr Singh.

The AISRF is a bilateral program that supports collaborative research projects between Australia and India.

It aims to strengthen the scientific relationship between the two countries and address common challenges through joint research efforts.

"From more resistant bacteria strains to e-waste and artificial intelligence, our bilateral research partnership puts Australia's brightest minds creating better solutions to the world's current and emerging challenges," said Ed Husic, Minister for Industry and Science. from Australia.

"The Australia-India Strategic Research Fund has delivered more than 360 collaborative research projects over the past 18 years, ensuring our nation's universities and research institutions have remained at the forefront of global research," he added. Husic.