STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT Madras Pravartak Marks 5 Years With AI, Deep-Tech And Innovation

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has completed five years of operations, showcasing its contribution to technology-led nation building through artificial intelligence, deep-tech innovation, secure communication systems, digital skilling and rural development. The Foundation celebrated its fifth anniversary through Pravartak Impact Day, highlighting how its research and innovation ecosystem has delivered solutions across national security, governance, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 4, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur Introduce First-Ever Practice-Led B.Cyber Course

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur have jointly launched India’s first practice-oriented four-year Bachelor of Cybersecurity (B.Cyber) programme, which will commence from the academic year beginning July 2026. The undergraduate programme has been designed to address India’s growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals by combining rigorous […]

CW Bureau · Jul 3, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Coal India To Invest ₹1,900 Cr In R&D By FY30, Ramps Up Technology Push

Coal India Ltd (CIL) plans to invest around ₹1,900 crore in research and development (R&D) by FY30 as it accelerates technology-led transformation, focusing on clean coal technologies, mining innovation, digitalisation and sustainability. The state-owned coal miner said its R&D initiatives have gathered momentum following the establishment of the National Centre for Coal and Energy Research […]

CW Bureau · Jun 30, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITM, Herbalife Launch India’s First Plant Cell Fermentation Research CoE

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), in collaboration with Herbalife International India Pvt Ltd, has inaugurated the Herbalife–IIT Madras Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Plant Cell Fermentation Technology, India’s first dedicated facility for translational research and innovation in plant cell fermentation. The initiative, launched on June 22, 2026, marks a significant step towards strengthening […]

CW Bureau · Jun 25, 2026

GENERAL IITM Hands Over First Batch Of 25 YD One Wheelchairs To Army Hospital

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has handed over the first batch of 25 indigenously developed YD One ultra-lightweight wheelchairs to Army Hospital (Research and Referral), the apex medical facility of the Armed Forces Medical Services under the Ministry of Defence. The handover marks the first tranche of a 100-wheelchair programme being implemented by […]

CW Bureau · Jun 22, 2026

ECONOMY Next 20 Years May Mirror 1925-1945 Geopolitical Turbulence, Says CEA

The next two decades are likely to witness a period of geopolitical uncertainty and global realignment similar to the years between 1925 and 1945, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Dr V Anantha Nageswaran has cautioned, urging businesses, policymakers and educational institutions to prepare for a more volatile and complex world. Speaking on the latest episode of […]

CW Bureau · Jun 18, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITM Startups Sign Global Deep-Tech Agreements Worth $100 Mn In France

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and IITM Global concluded the opening day of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, with the exchange of seven commercial Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between Indian deep-tech startups and their international partners, alongside two institutional agreements aimed at accelerating global market access, investments and innovation. The agreements, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 16, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY ANCHOR: IITM Creates World’s Most Detailed Digital Atlas Of Brainstem

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has released what it describes as the world’s most detailed 3D atlas of the human brainstem, marking a significant milestone in neuroscience research and brain mapping. Developed by the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre (SGBC) at IIT Madras, the platform, named ANCHOR (Atlas of Neurochemical Characterisation of the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 12, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Kotak-Backed KISEM Turns Largest Industrial Decarbonisation Initiative

Kotak Mahindra Bank’s flagship sustainability initiative, the Kotak IIT Madras Save Energy Mission (KISEM), has emerged as one of India’s largest bank-funded industrial decarbonisation programmes, helping Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) save ₹96 crore annually while cutting greenhouse gas emissions by more than 1.23 lakh metric tonnes every year. The achievement comes one year […]

CW Bureau · Jun 4, 2026

GENERAL Wadhwani, Gates Foundations Tie Up To Bolster Translational Research

Wadhwani Foundation and Gates Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem through the National Innovation Network (NIN), a national-scale expansion of the Wadhwani Innovation Network (WIN). The partnership aims to accelerate translational research and entrepreneurial innovation in high-impact sectors including health, nutrition, biotechnology, genomics, medtech and other emerging areas […]

CW Bureau · May 19, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITM Global’s Menlo Park Deep-Tech Hub To Drive Silicon Valley Expansion

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras Global Research Foundation (IITM Global) has announced the establishment of its first centre in the United States, marking a major step in expanding India’s deep-tech innovation footprint into global ecosystems. Located in Menlo Park, California, the centre was unveiled during the SelectUSA Investment Summit. Seen as a pioneering move […]

CW Bureau · May 8, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY MeitY Launches Silicon Photonics PDK, PPIC Test Engine At IIT Madras

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary S. Krishnan launched two silicon photonics technology solutions — a Process Design Kit (PDK) for photonics chip manufacturing and a Universal packaged PPIC (Programmable Photonic Integrated Circuit) Test Engine — developed at the MeitY-supported Centre of Excellence at IIT Madras. The launch was held in the presence […]

CW Bureau · Apr 25, 2026