Presidency School of Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Computing (PSAIAC) successfully signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Trijna Labs on 21 August 2026.

 

The MoU signing ceremony was held from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at the VC Boardroom. The collaboration marks an important step towards strengthening industry–academia collaboration in Artificial Intelligence, advanced computing, research and innovation.

 

The partnership will leverage PSAIAC’s AI Centre of Excellence and NVIDIA DGX H200 infrastructure to support advanced AI research, model development, experimentation and industry-oriented innovation.

 

About the Collaboration

 

The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration between PSAIAC and Trijna Labs in the areas of AI research, development, innovation and technology-driven education.

 

The collaboration will focus on:

• Industry–academia collaboration in Artificial Intelligence research and development.

• Priority access to GPU computing resources through the AI Centre of Excellence, including NVIDIA DGX H200 infrastructure.

• Joint AI research, model development, testing and experimentation.

• Collaborative research in foundation models, large language models and emerging AI technologies.

• Student internships and research fellowship opportunities.

• Faculty–industry interaction, mentorship and technical collaboration.

• Sharing of selected AI models, APIs, demonstrations and research outputs, subject to applicable terms.

• Opportunities for joint research projects and academic publications.

• Development of India-focused and sovereign AI technologies.

Objectives of the MoU

 

The collaboration aims to:

• Establish a structured framework for AI research and development between PSAIAC and Trijna Labs.

• Facilitate access to high-performance GPU computing infrastructure for advanced AI research.

• Promote collaborative research in foundation models, LLMs and emerging AI technologies.

• Provide students with industry-oriented internships, fellowships and research opportunities.

• Facilitate faculty–industry knowledge exchange and research collaboration.

• Strengthen India’s indigenous and sovereign AI ecosystem.

• Encourage innovation, experimentation and the development of India-focused AI solutions.

Industry–Academia Collaboration

 

The partnership directly supports PSAIAC’s vision of strengthening industry engagement, advanced AI research, innovation and technology-driven education.

 

By connecting academic expertise and advanced computing infrastructure with industry knowledge and real-world AI applications, the collaboration will provide a platform for faculty, researchers and students to engage in meaningful AI research and development.

 

The partnership is also expected to contribute to research capacity building, student employability, entrepreneurship and the development of a strong ecosystem for AI innovation.

 

Expected Outcomes

 

The MoU is expected to facilitate:

• Sustained industry–academia collaboration in Artificial Intelligence.

• Effective utilisation of NVIDIA DGX H200 infrastructure for advanced AI research.

• Development and testing of AI models and research prototypes.

• Joint research projects and potential high-quality publications.

• Internship and research fellowship opportunities for students.

• Enhanced practical AI skills and industry exposure.

• Greater faculty engagement with industry-driven AI research.

• Increased institutional visibility in AI research, innovation and advanced computing.

• Development of India-focused and sovereign AI technologies.

• Future joint projects, innovation initiatives and technology development.

Trijna Labs Representatives

 

The ceremony was attended by representatives from Trijna Labs:

• Bibhas Sharma – Chief Brand Officer, Trijna Labs

• Athul C Nambia – Co-Founder, Trijna Labs

The event also included representation from Dr B. R. Ambedkar School of Economics University.

 

Esteemed Dignitaries

 

The ceremony was graced by:

• Dr Thiruvengadam – Vice Chancellor

• Dr Sivaperumal S. – Pro Vice Chancellor

• Dr Venkateswaran S. – Registrar

• Dr Shakkeera L. – Dean, PSAIAC

• Dr Robin Rohit Vincent – Head, NVIDIA CoE

• Dr Zafar Ali Khan N. – HoD, PSAIAC

• Dr Sampath A. K. – HoD, PSAIAC

Event Coordinators

 

The MoU signing ceremony was coordinated by:

• Mr Vinayak Raju Kage – Assistant Professor, PSAIAC

• Ms Varalakshmi T. – Assistant Professor, PSAIAC

• Mr Likhith S. R. – Assistant Professor, PSAIAC

A Step Towards India’s AI Future

 

The signing of the MoU between PSAIAC and Trijna Labs marks a significant milestone in advancing collaborative AI research and innovation.

 

The partnership will create opportunities for high-performance computing, advanced AI model development, student research and internships, faculty–industry collaboration and technology development, while contributing to India’s growing ecosystem for indigenous and sovereign AI.

 

This collaboration reinforces PSAIAC’s commitment to building a future-ready AI research and innovation ecosystem that connects academic excellence with real-world technological challenges.

 

Event Date: 21 August 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Venue: VC Boardroom