STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT Madras Joins Hands With HWA To Empower GI-Tagged Artisan Products

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Human Welfare Association (HWA) have joined hands to promote technology-enabled solutions for the authentication, traceability and sustainable development of India’s Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged crafts and products. The collaboration is aimed at developing practical applications in digital authentication, product traceability, documentation and other technology-based interventions for GI-tagged products. […]

CW Bureau · Oct 1, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY BITS Pilani, IIT Madras Sign MoU For Academic, Research Collaboration

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have signed a five-year agreement to strengthen academic and research collaboration, including student and faculty exchanges, joint research and academic programmes. The MoU was signed on September 29 at the IIT Madras campus by BITS Pilani Group Vice […]

CW Bureau · Sep 30, 2026

AUTO Ashok Leyland, IITM Take Electric Truck Awareness Drive To 40 Cities

Ashok Leyland and the Centre of Excellence for Zero Emission Trucking (CoEZET) at IIT Madras have launched a nationwide initiative to build awareness and acceptance of battery electric trucks, with a demonstration drive covering 40 cities between September 2026 and February 2027. The ‘GET ZET – Electric Truck Awareness to Acceptance’ initiative was launched in […]

CW Bureau · Sep 29, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITM Deep-Tech VC Fund Completes First Close, Targets ₹1,000 Cr Corpus

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has announced the first close of its deep-tech venture capital fund, marking a significant step towards addressing the shortage of patient capital for technology-intensive startups in India. The IIT Madras Unicorn Frontier Fund I, launched by IIT Madras Research Park and Unicorn India Ventures, is targeting a […]

CW Bureau · Sep 26, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Chevron, IIT Madras Launch Energy Technology Incubation Programme

Chevron ENGINE (Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center) and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have launched the Chevron-IITM Energy Technology Incubation Programme to support innovators, student teams, researchers and social entrepreneurs developing technology-led solutions for the energy sector. The programme will focus on early-stage innovations addressing energy infrastructure, carbon utilisation, circular economy and […]

CW Bureau · Sep 25, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT Madras Launches ₹3.30-Cr Robotics Lab With Bechtel India

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has inaugurated a ₹3.30-crore state-of-the-art robotics laboratory on its campus to accelerate research, innovation and industry applications in robotics and automation for the construction and infrastructure sectors. The laboratory has been established with CSR support from Bechtel India Pvt Ltd, part of the global Bechtel Group and […]

CW Bureau · Sep 22, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITM Hosts Global Hyperloop Summit To Advance High-Speed Transport

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), in partnership with Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, has hosted Parivahan 2.0 – Global Hyperloop Summit to explore the potential of Hyperloop technology for high-speed and sustainable transportation in India. Held on September 19 at IIT Madras’ Discovery satellite campus in Thaiyur near Chennai, the Summit brought together […]

CW Bureau · Sep 21, 2026

AUTO Hyundai Motor Launches Mobility Innovation Programmes In India

Hyundai Motor Group has launched two industry-academia collaboration programmes in India, the Hyundai Centre of Excellence (Hyundai CoE) Mobility Innovation Ideathon and the Research Synergy Forum, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s future mobility ecosystem. Focus on future mobility Established in 2025, Hyundai CoE is Hyundai Motor Group’s collaborative research platform with seven […]

CW Bureau · Sep 21, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Coal India Builds ₹69,000-Cr Growth Pipeline Beyond Primary Coal Mining

Coal India Ltd (CIL) is expanding beyond its traditional coal-mining business with a large diversification programme spanning coal-to-chemicals, thermal power, renewable energy, battery storage, critical minerals, advanced materials and technology-led research. The company’s Business Development portfolio is structured around five platforms — coal gasification and coal-to-chemicals, thermal power, renewable energy and storage, critical minerals and […]

CW Bureau · Sep 20, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT Madras Students Win 2026 Njord Challenge For Autonomous Vessel

Students of the Department of Ocean Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have won the 2026 Njord Challenge, an international competition in Norway that tests autonomous surface vessels under real-world maritime conditions. Team Aritra secured the overall championship at the competition held in Trondheim from August 10 to 14, finishing with 90.42 […]

CW Bureau · Sep 18, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IITM Develops Framework To Assess Climate Challenges To Coastal Infra

Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have developed an integrated framework to assess the impact of climate change on India’s coastal regions and identify adaptation measures for protecting critical infrastructure, ecosystems and vulnerable communities. The framework brings together climate science, coastal engineering, water resources and environmental engineering to assess risks from cyclones, […]

CW Bureau · Sep 16, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY IIT Madras Plans To Launch AI Studio To Build AI Startups From Research

The Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI (WSAI) at IIT Madras is set to launch AI Studio, a venture-building platform aimed at turning research in artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science into scalable companies. The AI Studio will help researchers and founders take research concepts from the idea stage to viable businesses and […]

CW Bureau · Sep 15, 2026