Strengthening Scientific Research and Innovation in HEIs: ANRF’s Vision, Priorities, and Support Framework was organised online on 31st July 2026. The speaker of the session was Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), who outlined the foundation’s strategic roadmap to elevate academic research across Higher Education Institutions. Throughout his address, Dr. Kalyanaraman highlighted key funding mechanisms, grant opportunities, and support schemes designed to empower both early-career and established researchers.Strengthening Scientific Research and Innovation in HEIs: ANRF’s Vision, Priorities, and Support Framework was organised online on 31st July 2026. The speaker of the session was Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), who outlined the foundation’s strategic roadmap to elevate academic research across Higher Education Institutions. Throughout his address, Dr. Kalyanaraman highlighted key funding mechanisms, grant opportunities, and support schemes designed to empower both early-career and established researchers.