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
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
IITMRP, Unicorn India Ventures Announce ₹600-Cr Deep Tech Fund
IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP) is partnering with Unicorn India Ventures (UIV) to launch a ₹600 crore deep tech fund called IIT Madras Unicorn Frontier Fund I. The fund will have ₹400 crore greenshoe option and target 25 plus startups, initially. IITMRP and UIV will play an equal role in strategic portfolio construction with a […]
CW Bureau
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Feb 6, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
IIT-Madras, Daimler India To Develop Universal Driver Rating System
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT- M) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) to formalise a partnership to devise a first-of-its-kind rating system for commercial driving. This system targets at becoming an essential for commercial driving, insurance, and background checks. It also aims at developing a technology stack […]
CW Bureau
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Feb 2, 2026
