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
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Apr 25, 2026
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Feb 16, 2026
