Event Highlights

 

The Presidency School of Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Computing (PSAIAC), Presidency University, Bengaluru, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IITM C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation to establish a Teaching Laboratory and Centre of Excellence (CoE) focused on Quantum Technology and Quantum Communications.

 

The collaboration marks an important step towards strengthening industry–academia collaboration, advanced technology education, research, skill development, innovation and entrepreneurship.

 

IITM C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation is associated with India’s National Quantum Mission, with a focus on areas including Quantum Communication, Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Key Distribution, Post-Quantum Security, Quantum Networks and related technologies.

 

The MoU provides a structured framework for collaboration, enabling students, faculty and researchers to gain exposure to emerging quantum technologies, advanced laboratory infrastructure, hands-on learning, research, innovation and industry-oriented skill development.

 

The partnership aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements by combining academic expertise with industry knowledge, technical guidance and real-world technology applications.

 

About the Collaboration

 

The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration between Presidency University and IITM C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation in the areas of Quantum Technology, Quantum Communications, education, research, skill development, innovation and technology development.

 

The partnership will facilitate:

• Establishment of a Teaching Laboratory and Centre of Excellence (CoE).

• Advanced learning and research opportunities in Quantum Technology and Quantum Communications.

• Laboratory infrastructure planning and technical guidance.

• Access to domain expertise and knowledge of emerging technologies.

• Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs).

• Student training and skill development programmes.

• Hands-on workshops and practical learning initiatives.

• Seminars, webinars and guest lectures.

• Hackathons, ideathons and innovation challenges.

• Joint research and development projects.

• Curriculum development and academic collaboration.

• Internship and industry exposure opportunities.

• Faculty and student mentorship.

• Opportunities for research publications, patents and technology development.

• Technology demonstrations and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

The collaboration will contribute towards building a strong ecosystem for quantum technology education, research, innovation and industry engagement.

Key Objectives

 

The collaboration aims to:

• Establish a Teaching Laboratory and Centre of Excellence focused on Quantum Technology and Quantum Communications.

• Strengthen industry–academia collaboration.

• Promote hands-on learning and practical skill development.

• Bridge the gap between academic curricula and industry requirements.

• Strengthen faculty expertise through structured development programmes.

• Promote student training, innovation and entrepreneurship.

• Encourage advanced research and technology development.

• Facilitate workshops, seminars and expert interactions.

• Support hackathons and innovation challenges.

• Create opportunities for internships and industry exposure.

• Promote curriculum development aligned with emerging technologies.

• Encourage joint research projects, publications, patents and technology development.

• Strengthen mentorship and continuous industry engagement.

• Build a sustainable, long-term partnership between industry and academia.

IITM C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation Representatives

 

The MoU signing ceremony was attended by:

• Mr Ravindra Barlingay – Chief Executive Officer

• Ms Ramya Raman, K. V. – Head – Capacity Building & Entrepreneurship

Esteemed Dignitaries

 

The ceremony was graced by:

• Dr Sivaperumal S. – Pro Vice Chancellor

• Dr Shakkeera L. – Dean, Presidency School of Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Computing (PSAIAC)

• Dr N. Duraipandian – Dean, Presidency School of Computer Science and Engineering (PSCSE)

Expected Impact

 

The partnership is expected to strengthen quantum technology education, research, innovation and industry engagement at Presidency University.

Through the proposed Teaching Laboratory and Centre of Excellence, the collaboration will create opportunities for students and faculty to engage in:

• Advanced technical learning.

• Hands-on experimentation.

• Faculty development.

• Student skill enhancement.

• Research and innovation.

• Hackathons and ideathons.

• Industry-oriented projects.

• Internships and mentorship.

• Academic and industry collaboration.

• Technology development.

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