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IBM renews collaboration with IIT Bombay and IISc to drive hybrid cloud & AI innovation
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1y ago
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IIT Bombay joined the IBM AI Horizon Network in 2018 to advance AI research in India, and in 2021, IBM and IISc Bangalore launched the IBM-IISc Hybrid Cloud lab to advance research in hybrid cloud technologies and drive breakthrough innovations in this area.
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IIT Bombay's tech incubator platform mulls raising $12 mn foor deeptech bets
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8m ago
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The Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SINE), an incubator at IIT Bombay, plans to establish a $12 million fund to support deeptech start-ups and ventures in areas of national importance. The fund will focus on sectors such as science, biotech, space, and defence to drive innovation. SINE will seek support from IIT Bombay alumni to raise the capital for the fund, which aims to build on the incubator's 20-year track record of supporting start-ups. SINE has partnerships with various government ministries and offers resources like workspaces, labs, and access to funding.
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AI Alliance expands community with seven more members from India
YourStory
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10m ago
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Seven Indian organizations, including AI4Bharat, IIT Jodhpur, Infosys, KissanAI, People+AI, Sarvam AI, and Wadhwani AI have joined the AI Alliance, a global community focused on promoting safe and responsible AI through open innovation. The AI Alliance, which already includes IIT Bombay as a founding member, provides a platform for collaboration and contribution towards shaping the global AI landscape. The new Indian members bring diverse expertise, spanning technology, agriculture, and AI research, and will contribute to addressing the unique opportunities and challenges of AI in India. The alliance was established in 2023 and emphasizes collaboration in AI software, data, safety, security, hardware, and education.
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IBM Signs MoU To Deploy AI Cluster At GIFT City
Inc42
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1y ago
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IBM is set to launch an AI cluster in GIFT City, India, to drive innovation and collaboration in the financial industry. The cluster will utilize IBM's GenAI platform, watsonx, to provide financial institutions with support in areas such as proof of concept and access to AI Sandbox, AI literacy programs, and digital assistant solutions. In recent years, Indian GenAI startups have raised over $600 million in funding.
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Gujarat govt signs MoUs with IBM, Microsoft for enhancing AI capabilities
YourStory
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1y ago
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The Gujarat government has signed memorandums of understanding with IBM, Microsoft, and NASSCOM to promote the use of AI technologies in the state. IBM will establish an AI cluster in GIFT City to foster innovation and collaboration in financial institutions, while Microsoft will establish an AI Center of Excellence focusing on machine learning and cognitive services. The state government has also partnered with NASSCOM to enhance AI capabilities. These initiatives align with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of leveraging advanced technologies to drive India's economic growth. The government aims to train 25,000 students in deep technology courses over the next three years.
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IIT Bombay alumni gift Rs 57 crore to institute
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) has received a record-breaking donation of Rs 57 crore from its class of 1998 as part of its silver jubilee celebrations. This donation exceeds the previous record of Rs 41 crore given by the class of 1971 during their golden jubilee celebrations. The funds will be used for academic projects and research at IIT Bombay, including creating eco-friendly hostels, fostering innovation, and providing scholarships. Over 200 alumni, including top global executives, have contributed to this initiative. IIT Bombay aims to continue its excellence and development with the support of its alumni.
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NPCI Inks Pact With IISc To Conduct Research On AI, Blockchain
Inc42
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1y ago
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The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has signed a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru for joint research on blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The partnership aims to focus on scalable blockchain platforms, multi-modal analytics over fintech data, and practical challenges in the field. Additionally, the collaboration will establish the "NPCI-IISc Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Deep Tech Research & Development" to further innovation. The development aligns with the Indian government's increased emphasis on technological innovation.
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L&T Semiconductor Technologies Partners With IBM To Design Processors
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11m ago
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IBM and L&T Semiconductor Technologies have partnered with a focus on research and development to design advanced processors. The collaboration will encompass processor design for edge devices, hybrid cloud systems, as well as various sectors including mobility, industrial, energy, and servers. This partnership is part of the growing semiconductor activity in India, where the country is attracting investments from major players in the industry.
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IIT Madras, Startup Policy Forum sign MoU to bridge industry-academia gap
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5m ago
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IIT Madras has partnered with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) to enhance India's startup ecosystem through policy advocacy. This collaboration will leverage IIT Madras's research expertise and SPF's policy engagement skills to foster innovation and entrepreneurship. It will support the Centre for Research on Start-Ups and Risk Financing (CREST) and promote IIT Madras's startup intelligence platform, YNOS. The partnership aims to drive forward-thinking policies for empowering Indian startups.
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IIT Bombay incubator to scale startup support, launch Rs 100 Cr VC fund
YourStory
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8m ago
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The Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (SINE), a technology business incubator based at IIT Bombay, plans to expand its support to 1,000 startups over the next 10 years. Currently, SINE has nurtured 245 startups with an impressive 80% survival rate. To fuel its growth, SINE will launch a Rs 100-crore venture capital fund to finance deeptech startups in sectors like biotech, space, defence, and sustainability, with backing from IIT Bombay alumni. SINE has produced successful startups like Gupshup and IdeaForge and aims to become a dominant force in innovation and entrepreneurship in India.
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India needs open-source AI models for cultural and linguistic representation: IBM
Economic Times
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1y ago
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IBM executives emphasized the need for open-source AI models in India to ensure cultural and linguistic representation and maintain technological sovereignty. They highlighted IBM's commitment to open innovation and collaboration in the AI ecosystem. IBM has open-sourced its advanced language and code models and launched InstructLab in partnership with Red Hat. The focus on open-source aligns with India's desire for sovereign capabilities and control over technology. IBM sees opportunities in data, automation, generative AI, cybersecurity, and sustainability in the Indian market. They also announced updates to their Watsonx AI platform and introduced AI-powered automation capabilities.
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