Infosys Science Foundation Announces Winners of the Prestigious Infosys Prize 2026

The Infosys Science Foundation has officially announced the recipients of the <b>Infosys Prize 2026</b> across six distinct categories, including Engineering, Economics, and Life Sciences. Among the notable laureates is Riddhipratim Basu, an Associate Professor at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences in Bengaluru. This year, the foundation received a record 222 applications, reflecting a significant increase from the previous year. Each winner receives a gold medal, a citation, and a prize purse of $100,000. Since 2024, the foundation has focused on honouring <b>exceptional researchers under the age of 40</b>, with the youngest recipient this year being 31 years old. An international panel of experts selected the winners.