Who We Are

Anjani Mashelkar Foundation

Dr. R A Mashelkar has been a world-class researcher, a transformative leader, a pioneer behind major movements and an influential thought leader in shaping Science, Technology and Innovation in India and beyond.

Dr. Mashelkar started the Anjani Mashelkar Foundation in 2011 on the behest of his late mother whose last wish for Dr Mashelkar was to keep improving the lives of the disadvantaged, excluded and resource poor people of the world through the power of science and technology.

What We Do

Solving grand challenges
through inclusive innovation

Inequality is still one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. While it might take decades to bridge the income inequality for all Indians, we could achieve ‘access equality’ by ensuring Indians get access to basic necessities and are ‘included’. ‘Inclusive Innovation’ is the solution to India’s challenges.

Anjani Mashelkar Foundation aims to solve India’s grand challenges and save lives through disruptive, high-technology and ultra-affordable innovations. The foundation largely focuses on innovations in the healthcare sector owing to the quantum of challenges and potential impact.

AMF unveils, cultivates and accelerates ‘inclusive innovations’ to solve healthcare challenges and achieve impact.

How We Do it

Accelerating inclusive innovations through partner-intensive models

Funding

Funding through ‘patient capital’ from investors and accelerators

Government Collaborations

Partnerships with central and state governments for impact

Market Access

Strategic partnerships with the right companies to drive go-to-market (GTM) strategies

Outreach Support

Outreach with the biggest corporate foundations and NGOs

Research, Talent and Technological Development

Access to great quality research, technological infrastructure and talent

Partnership With Keki H. Gharda Innovation Foundation (KHGIF)

A Pioneering and transformational initiative in the Indian entrepreneurship and impact ecosystem

The Anjani Mashelkar Foundation is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the Keki H. Gharda Innovation Foundation (KHGIF). KHGIF is a transformative initiative dedicated to nurturing and sustaining ground-breaking innovations with profound social impact. It is led by Dr. Keki Gharda, the visionary founder of Gharda Chemicals, an innovation-driven pioneer in India’s chemical industry. The AMF-KHGIF partnership unites two powerhouses with aligned visions and complementary strengths for greater impact. This partnership signifies a powerful alliance in the pursuit of transformative innovation through:

Funding: Supporting the advancement of innovations with compassionate equity and patient capital.
Expertise: Leveraging the combined expertise of both foundations to benefit innovators and communities in need.
Networks: Expanding reach by combining resources and networks to serve underserved communities on the ground.

KHGIF was launched on 25th September 2024, with the mission of ‘Passion for Science and Compassion for Mankind.’ The launch marks the first step in the AMF-KHGIF partnership’s journey toward a more equitable and innovative future for India and beyond.