Applications are currently being accepted for the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) MAHA Leapfrog Demonstrators for Societal Innovation in India 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The ANRF MAHA Leapfrog Demonstrators Program is designed to support breakthrough innovations that move beyond incremental improvements and demonstrate scalable, real-world impact.
Project Categories
Large Projects
Total budget: ₹25 crores to ₹100+ crores
ANRF funding: up to ₹50 crores
Medium Projects
Total budget: ₹10 crores to ₹25 crores
ANRF funding: up to ₹12.5 crores
Lead Institution Requirements
Academic institutions
National research laboratories
Recognised not-for-profit research organisations
Section 8 companies aligned with programme goals
Lead Principal Investigator (Lead PI)
Must:
Hold a regular position in the Lead Institution
Be an Indian citizen or OCI holder
Possess:
Ph.D. in relevant discipline, or
Professional medical degree
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