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The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), both part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), have partnered to launch CALIBRE: a Centre for Artificial Learning and Intelligence for Biological Research and Education. CALIBRE aims to integrate AI into biological research, education, and innovation by developing AI tools, providing training to researchers, establishing state-of-the-art infrastructure, and advancing AI technology through neuromorphic computing. The centre will focus on addressing India’s unique challenges related to biodiversity, climate, health, and fundamental research. It is funded by a ₹25 crore contribution from Vishal and Deepshikha Gupta.

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India Launches CALIBRE: National Hub for AI in Biological Research

BENGALURU – October 29, 2025 – The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), both leading research institutions under the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), have announced the launch of a groundbreaking initiative: CALIBRE, the Centre for Artificial Learning and Intelligence for Biological Research and Education.

CALIBRE, a dedicated interdisciplinary center, will spearhead the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into biological research, education, and innovation within India. The centre will establish state-of-the-art infrastructure to harness the power of AI and develop advanced AI tools tailored for basic, applied, and translational biology research. This includes exploring neuromorphic, brain-inspired computing approaches to advance AI technology. A key focus will be providing education and training to young Indian researchers, empowering them with the skills to apply AI tools effectively in biological research. CALIBRE will also establish named Chair Professorships and Research Travel Fellowships to support advanced biology research.

“While several AI platforms exist internationally, India requires its own context-specific AI tools and infrastructure to address challenges unique to Indian biodiversity, climate, health landscape, and fundamental research landscape. CALIBRE will serve as the national hub where biological insight meets AI innovation,” stated a communique from NCBS.

The project is made possible by a significant ₹25 crore contribution from Vishal Gupta, founder of Reed India Consulting LLP, and Ms. Deepshikha Gupta. Mr. Gupta emphasized the convergence of biology and AI at CALIBRE, envisioning India’s brightest minds driving innovation in both fields.

L.S. Shashidhara, Director of NCBS, highlighted the role of NCBS researchers in testing and evaluating the power and limitations of AI tools across various scales of biology. Rajesh Gopakumar, Director of ICTS, noted that ICTS’ deep strengths in the mathematical and theoretical sciences will help in the development of new AI techniques and tools with applications in biology as well as related areas of epidemiology and public health.

“Finally, the most exciting frontier is to use insights from the functioning and architecture of the brain itself to improve the current AI frameworks,” Gopakumar added.

CALIBRE aims to position India at the forefront of AI-driven biological research, contributing to advancements in healthcare, environmental science, and other critical fields.

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