Tata Transformation Prize

The Tata Transformation Prize recognizes scientists and engineers developing technological innovations that address national challenges in India across three categories: Food Security, Sustainability, and Healthcare. The Prize awards one Winner in each category with INR 2 crores. Winners are selected by a confidential jury convened by The New York Academy of Sciences in partnership with Tata Sons. The Prize supports implementation at scale of high-impact research and technological innovations.

Cash prize of INR 2 crores for each category winner; recognition and invitation to the Prize ceremony.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and at the time of application hold a position as a Postdoctoral Researcher, Faculty, or Researcher/Scientist with at least 50% full-time effort devoted to research at an eligible institution in India. Applicants must be resident in India or a person of Indian origin residing in India, obtain pre-approval from their institution via an Eligibility Verification Form, and must not have received research funding from Tata Sons or its subsidiaries in excess of INR 10 lakhs within the past four calendar years (2023-2026).

Submit an application with required project proposal, institutional Eligibility Verification Form, and letters of reference by the stated deadlines; winners selected by confidential jury.