The ‘Knowledge’ in our Wealth to Knowledge Philosophy— Unleashing the potential of the future
TCG Centres for Research and Education in Science and Technology
TCG CREST was founded on the vision of creating a world-leading institute dedicated to translational and cross-disciplinary research, aiming to address the most pressing societal challenges. We believe every individual has inherent talent, and the key to unlocking their full potential lies in providing the right environment, tools, and opportunities. This is precisely what TCG CREST is committed to offering.
At TCG CREST, we actively promote integrating fundamental and applied research with education. We are dedicated to building a global network of distinguished knowledge centres, including top universities, research institutions, technology- driven companies, and academic communities. TCG CREST has built its first campus in Kolkata, India. We are now actively planning the next phase of growth across the world in United Kingdom, USA, Japan.
TCG CREST - India
Our first campus is established in Kolkata, India as a Deemed-to-be University under the ‘Distinct Category—Research’ (Ministry of Education & the University Grants Commission, Government of India). With around 95 PhD students and more than 150 full time staff, the Kolkata campus is spread over two hundred thousand square feet.
Currently, our research focus is spread across 6 verticals:
IAI
Institute for Advancing Intelligence
Focus Areas: Cryptography & Security, Translational
Research in Mathematics (TRiM), AI & Machine
Learning.
CHINTA
Centre for High Impact Neuroscience & Translational Applications
Focus Areas: Neurodegenerative Disease Modelling,
Neural Stem Cells & Disease Models, Neuroimaging &
Disease Pathogenesis.
CQuERE
Centre for Quantum Engineering Research & Education
Focus Areas: Quantum Sensing and Metrology, Photonic Integrated Circuits, Quantum Computation (superconducting qubits & general), Quantum Information.
RISE
Research Institute of Sustainable Energy
Focus Areas: Na-ion & Anode-Free Batteries, Solid-State Batteries, Green Hydrogen & Clean Fuels.
CARE
Cancer-related research and education
Na-ion & Anode-Free Batteries, Solid-State Batteries, Green Hydrogen & Clean Fuels
FTSI
Food Technology & Science Institute
Focus Areas: Alternate Meat, Mycology, AI for Food Science, Precision Fermentation, Pro- and Post-biotics.
A Unified Ecosystem for Discovery
While our specialized institutes drive progress in their respective fields, their collective potential is unlocked by our Infrastructure for Intelligence (i4i). This initiative acts as the connective tissue for TCG CREST.
It provides the shared digital framework that allows our diverse research teams to collaborate seamlessly, ensuring that a breakthrough in one domain can inform and accelerate discovery in another. By unifying our efforts, i4i multiplies the impact of our entire knowledge portfolio, turning distinct research efforts into a powerful, integrated engine for science.
Milestones of Impact
Captures the essence of our transformative research, innovative breakthroughs, and global collaborations, while offering a glimpse into the possibilities that lie ahead.
January 1, 2025
Breakthrough in zinc-ion battery technology—timely, impactful, and relevant to sustainability narratives.
November 12, 2024
High-caliber neuroscience research published in Nature, spotlighting CREST’s CHINTA strength.
October 21, 2024
Impact Stories
Prestigious recognition for CREST’s leadership in physics research.
November 15, 2024
A story of personal achievement that highlights CREST’s research excellence and human impact.
December 19, 2024
