STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITM, CAMS Deepen FinTech Ties To Drive AI, Digital Payment Research

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Computer Age Management Services (CAMS) are expanding their collaboration under the CAMS IIT Madras FinTech Innovation Lab (CIFIL), with a focus on financial technology innovation, startup development, industry-driven research and professional education. The renewed partnership seeks to strengthen India’s rapidly evolving digital financial ecosystem by deepening industry-academia […]

CW Bureau · Aug 12, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITM Hosts BIMSTEC AI Road Safety Hackathon On AI Mobility Solutions

The Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS) at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has organised its first international BIMSTEC AI Road Safety Hackathon 2026, bringing together innovators from seven countries to develop artificial intelligence-driven solutions aimed at reducing road accidents and saving lives. Held under the aegis of the Ministry of […]

CW Bureau · Jul 31, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT Madras, FaMe TN Partner To Drive AI Adoption Among MSMEs In TN

In a move aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of Tamil Nadu’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), Indian Institute of Technology Madras has partnered with the Bureau for Facilitating MSMEs of Tamil Nadu to accelerate digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across the State’s industrial ecosystem. The initiative, led by IIT Madras’ Center of […]

CW Bureau · Jul 29, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITM Develops Advanced Cooling Technology For Compact Electronics

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have developed and experimentally validated a next-generation cooling technology that could significantly improve thermal management in compact electronic devices, potentially benefiting applications ranging from smartphones and laptops to data centres, defence electronics and electric vehicles. The research introduces a novel Flat Plate Pulsating Heat Pipe […]

CW Bureau · Jul 27, 2026

GENERAL Danfoss India Joins IITs To Launch Power Electronics Finishing School

Danfoss India has partnered with the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) at Madras, Bombay and Kanpur, along with the Immersive Technology and Entrepreneurship Labs (ITEL) Foundation, to support a six-month residential Power Electronics Finishing School aimed at creating industry-ready engineers for India’s clean energy and advanced manufacturing sectors. The initiative comes at a time when […]

CW Bureau · Jul 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT Madras Launches A Week-Long AI Startup Bootcamp With ₹4 Lakh Prize

As India’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup ecosystem gathers momentum, the Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI (WSAI) at IIT Madras has launched a week-long entrepreneurship programme to help aspiring founders convert AI concepts into commercially viable businesses. The ‘Building a Successful AI Startup’ programme, scheduled from August 10 to 14 at the IIT Madras […]

CW Bureau · Jul 24, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT Madras, Chhattisgarh Partner For Data-Driven Road Safety Programme

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has partnered with the Government of Chhattisgarh to roll out a Data-Driven Hyperlocal Interventions (DDHI) programme aimed at reducing road accidents through district-level planning, engineering improvements and data-backed decision-making. The initiative, spearheaded by the Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS) at IIT Madras, will focus on […]

CW Bureau · Jul 23, 2026

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