This partnership will allow researchers based in academia, industry and the social sector in India to take up COVID-19-related research that has an immediate transformative impact and future possibilities.
The plan aims to develop a partnership that would catalyse transformative research and innovations for COVID-19 response and recovery in India. Potential areas of interest include (but are not limited to) testing, surveillance, contact tracing, medical consultation, delivery of essential health and nutrition services to vulnerable/at-risk communities, strengthening of health systems and supply chains, risk communication and community engagement. In addition, the program would aim to develop strategic engagements with both public and private sector stakeholders for advocacy, policy reform, resource mobilization, among other activities.