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

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