STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY FedEx, IITM Hold India’s First Urban Drone Logistics Trials In Bengaluru

Federal Express Corporation, the world’s largest express transportation company, and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have successfully completed India’s first intra-city drone delivery flight trials in Bengaluru. Boost to urban logistics The trials mark a significant milestone in the evolution of urban logistics and reinforce FedEx’s commitment to advancing next-generation, technology-enabled supply […]

CW Bureau · Apr 20, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Herbalife India And IITM Pact To Form Plant Cell Fermentation Technology

Herbalife International India Pvt Ltd has signed an agreement with Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) to establish India’s first Plant Cell Fermentation Technology at the IITM Research Park called Herbalife–IIT Madras Centre of Excellence (CoE). The CoE, expected to commence operations from June 2026, aims to advance India’s capabilities in commercial plant cell fermentation […]

CW Bureau · Apr 17, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITM Launches Major Research Push In AI, Cryptography & Computing

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is set to address fundamental challenges in computing through a new research initiative focused on cryptography, artificial intelligence (AI), and quantum technologies. The programme aims to advance the mathematical foundations of computation while solving critical problems in data security, algorithms, computational complexity and AI privacy. Backed by ₹23 […]

CW Bureau · Apr 6, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT Madras Places India On Global Map For Diamond-Based Deep Technology

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is taking India’s research on diamond-based technologies to the global stage through its research group, India Centre for Lab Grown Diamond (InCent-LGD). The centre is spearheading advancements in quantum technologies, photonics, sensing and metrology using diamond materials. Driving indigenous innovation in lab-grown diamonds Established with the support […]

CW Bureau · Mar 31, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT-M Names Centre For Theoretical Computer Science After Its Alumnus

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) has announced the formation of the Arvind Raghunathan Centre for Theoretical Computer Science (ARtCS), backed by alumnus Arvind Raghunathan, co-founder of RoC360 and founder and Chief Executive Officer of House IQ. The centre aims to advance the mathematical foundations of computer science through deep, curiosity-driven research and provide a […]

CW Bureau · Mar 30, 2026

AUTO IIT-M Unveils Roadmap To Power Zero-Emission Truck Charging Infra

In a significant push towards decarbonising India’s freight sector, the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras has unveiled a practical and financially viable roadmap for powering Zero Emission Truck (ZET) charging infrastructure with renewable energy. The study, along with a comprehensive policy handbook, has been developed by the Centre for Excellence in Energy and Telecommunications (CEET) […]

CW Bureau · Feb 26, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT-M Played Key Role In Shaping Dialogue At India AI Impact Summit

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), through its Centre for Responsible AI (CeRAI), played a prominent role in shaping conversations on safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held in New Delhi from February 16 to 20. CeRAI served as a knowledge partner for the summit, which was […]

CW Bureau · Feb 25, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT-M’s Prof B Ravindran Selected To UN Panel On Artificial Intelligence

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras) Professor B Ravindran has been appointed to the independent international scientific panel on artificial intelligence, established by the United Nations to provide rigorous, independent scientific assessment of AI’s impact on society. Established through UN General Assembly resolution, the panel on AI serves as the first global scientific body […]

CW Bureau · Feb 24, 2026

GENERAL IITM, Finnish Met Set Up VAYYU For Climate And Air Quality Research

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras has entered into a strategic partnership with the Finnish Meteorological Institute to establish VAYYU, a virtual research centre dedicated to advancing understanding of aerosol – meteorology interactions, Himalayan atmosphere–cryosphere dynamics, and urban air quality. Formalised through a memorandum of understanding signed in Chennai, the collaboration brings together IIT Madras […]

CW Bureau · Feb 16, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITMRP, Unicorn India Ventures Announce ₹600-Cr Deep Tech Fund

IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP) is partnering with Unicorn India Ventures (UIV) to launch a ₹600 crore deep tech fund called IIT Madras Unicorn Frontier Fund I. The fund will have ₹400 crore greenshoe option  and target 25 plus startups, initially. IITMRP and UIV will play an equal role in strategic portfolio construction with a […]

CW Bureau · Feb 6, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT-Madras, Daimler India To Develop Universal Driver Rating System

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT- M) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) to formalise a partnership to devise a first-of-its-kind rating system for commercial driving. This system targets at becoming an essential for commercial driving, insurance, and background checks. It also aims at developing a technology stack […]

CW Bureau · Feb 2, 2026