At NITK, CRF is setup with a budgetary support of Rs. 80 crores, towards Equipment. CRF has 100% Power back-up and centralized HVAC and Fiber optic connectivity. This is financed through (Higher Education Financing Agency) HEFA loan. The total floor area being used is approximately 3,800 square metres. Also, a new building measuring approximately 5,500 square metres is being built for the immediate expansion of CRF facilities. Another building with a floor area of approximately 5,500 square metres is being built to house various Centres of Excellence (CoEs).