Info Origin and IIT Delhi Collaborate to Advance Research in Generative AI Through MoU
Nov 08, 2024
VMPL
New Delhi [India], November 8: Info Origin, a leading technology solutions provider signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer, an industry interface organization of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. It is from this strategic memorandum of understanding that they will look into the major growth areas, especially towards Generative AI. This alliance aims to sponsor revolutionary research and technological development through the effective utilization of IIT Delhi's top academic leaders and Info Origin's industry-leading solutions.
Collaborative Research Programs Lays the Foundation for Innovation
Under the MoU, IIT Delhi students and faculty members, along with Info Origin engineers, will co-work on joint research projects to explore transformative potential offered by Generative AI across sectors such as finance, health care, and consumer industries. The collective efforts will be put toward pioneering applications of Generative AI toward advanced Large Language Model (LLM) fine-tuning, customization, and more.
The collaboration will offer a chance to IIT Delhi students and researchers to collaborate with the experienced industry professionals of Info Origin towards solving real-world problems-the very gap which is repeatedly perceived between academia and industry. It aims to look for innovation solutions towards business needs and will enrich the overall area of AI technology.
A Focus on Upskilling and Talent Development
Apart from moving the research activities forward, it will open numerous avenues for Info Origin engineers to up skill in many emerging technological disciplines. These engineers will be trained in important areas such as machine learning and Generative AI in the deal. Providing this ongoing development, the MoU is aiming to develop a very skilled workforce prepared to face eventual eventualities in the fast-changing tech landscape.
Speaking about the partnership, Dr Anurag Tripathi, Director of Info Origin, shared his enthusiasm for the collaboration:
"We are thrilled to embark on this collaborative journey with IIT Delhi. This partnership underscores our commitment to merging academic excellence with industrial innovation, thereby preparing students for the industry. We anticipate a vibrant exchange of ideas, knowledge, and talent, which will undoubtedly play a crucial role in the success of groundbreaking projects and contribute to the growth of both Info Origin and IIT Delhi."
Enhancing Academia-Industry Integration
It marks a significant step forward in fostering cooperation between one of India's most renowned educational institutions and an innovative industry leader, albeit at an idea-crystallizing stage, for the partnership further underlines IIT Delhi's continuous endeavour to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications in the industries, by giving students and faculty members firsthand experience of Info Origin's cutting-edge technologies.
Prof. Santanu Chaudhary, Prof. Electrical Engineering Department IIT Delhi and Ex. Director IIT Jodhpur echoed the excitement surrounding this collaboration:
"By merging the academic excellence of IIT Delhi with the industry expertise of Info Origin India Pvt Ltd, we aim to foster a dynamic environment for cutting-edge projects and offer invaluable opportunities for our students and researchers. This MoU aligns with IIT Delhi's ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between academia and industry, creating a strong connection between theoretical knowledge and practical industry solutions."
FITT, which plays a crucial role in driving innovation at IIT Delhi, is equally enthusiastic about the partnership. The Managing Director of FITT, emphasized its importance:
"FITT is thrilled to embark on this collaboration, which represents a significant step forward in its mission to foster innovation and scientific knowledge. FITT supports the institute by enabling innovations, business partnerships, technology development, consultancy, and collaborative R&D."
Real-World Impact Through Industry-Driven Research
Students, faculty members, as well as Info Origin engineers, would be included in the collaboration possibilities that will work toward the development of real-world solutions for real industry challenges, which will therefore align with what is currently necessary for business and technological advancements today, thus ensuring that their research is directly resultant.
IIT Delhi will collaborate with Info Origin for the development of joint intellectual property among its students and Info Origin's engineers. This will not only present an opportunity for the student fraternity to contribute toward meaningful innovation but also pave the way to develop commercially viable solutions to be implemented in industries and transform them completely. Development and promotion of joint IP will position IIT Delhi and Info Origin at the forefront of technological advancement in AI and machine learning.
Looking Ahead: A Future-Ready Workforce
The MoU is going to highly benefit both organizations due to the strengthening that gets in knowledge sharing and talent development. The cutting-edge hands-on experience will do well to get the students from IIT Delhi up to date with the competitive edge in the technology industry. On the other hand, Info Origin should drive new ideas, perspectives, and talent that come with being one of India's top academic institutions.
This is not only a step forward for Info Origin and IIT Delhi but speaks toward collaborative innovation regarding the future of AI and machine learning in India. Academic insights and industry expertise come together to deliver impactful solutions for finance, healthcare, and more.
Info Origin
Info Origin is a leader in technology solutions companies specializing in AI, machine learning, and data-driven solutions. The company drives innovation through its research and development and collaboration with both industry partners and academic partners to create transformative solutions for all businesses across various sectors.
FITT, IIT Delhi
This is the FITT-the interface organization for the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, with an objective to nurture partnership between academia and industry. Innovation, business partnerships, technology developments are encouraged through various activities supported by FITT in order to provide a platform for collective R&D and consultancy.
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