Agni College of Technology (ACT) has established “Agni-Centre for Research and Development (Agni-CRD)” to provide high-quality research training for students, with a view in producing a new generation of young innovative professionals, to meet the emerging needs of industries and society. It also provides specialized administrative and managerial support for the operation of sponsored research, Industry Institute Interaction, consultancy and other R&D related activities with the view of producing a new generation of young innovative professionals to meet emerging needs of industries and society.

Agni-CRD inspired by Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) being adopted by Agni college of Technology in order to acquire universal competence to eradicate poverty and protect the planet. Students at Agni College of Technology were encouraged, motivated and supported towards unique research topics. The Agni-CRD was founded by Mr. Agnishwar Jayaprakash Director- Operations, has completed MBA from the Queens University of Charlotte, North Carolina USA and alumnus in Harvard University, USA and Mr. Vishnu Jayaprakash, Director, has completed his Post Graduation in Engineering at University of California, Berkeley, USA, Currently pursuing his Ph.D research in Massachusetts Institute of Technology USA.