Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), based in Pune, India, is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Founded in 1946 as the Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science, the institute conducts fundamental, applied and translational research addressing scientific and societal priorities. Its research spans biodiversity and palaeobiology, bioenergy, bioprospecting, developmental biology, genetics and plant breeding, and nanobioscience. ARI’s work also supports areas such as food security, biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, genetic resource management and the use of bioresources.

The institute shares its research through publications, projects, patents, technologies and collaborations. It offers services including analytical testing, consultancy and access to repositories, and connects research with wider communities through farmer-focused resources and outreach activities. ARI also supports scientific learning and career development through PhD programmes, master’s projects, training and workshops. By working with institutions, industries and communities, ARI aims to translate scientific knowledge into practical impact while advancing research and contributing to national priorities.