About

A formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Coforge and IIT BHU to establish and support the AI & Data Research Lab. This CSR initiative aims to upskill students, provide real-world exposure, and build a sustainable model of industry-academic collaboration.

Vision

To build a future-ready, inclusive, and innovation-driven AI & Data Research ecosystem at IIT BHU that empowers students to solve real-world problems through cutting-edge research, collaboration, and skill development.

This initiative aims to foster collaborative research, skill enhancement in Data and AI technologies and foster a collaborative environment that benefits both the academic community and the industry.

Mission
  • ✔ To foster experiential learning and hands-on research in AI and data science for IIT BHU students.
  • ✔ To bridge the gap between academia and industry through strategic CSR collaboration.
  • ✔ To enable access to high-end infrastructure, professional learning platforms, and guided mentoring for holistic development.

🚀 Key Activities

Research & Development

Conducting research in Data, Analytics, and AI involving students, faculty, and industry experts to develop industry-relevant solutions and thought leadership.

Skill Development and Certifications

Train students in foundational tech skills like Cloud, Data Management, and AI/ML through academic projects, structured training, and industry-standard certifications.

Publications and Patents

Actively publish in reputed journals, present research at conferences, and file patents for innovative outcomes.

Open-Source Community Contribution

Use and contribute to open-source tools, code, and algorithms via platforms like GitHub.

Development of Specific Use Cases

Identify and develop AI/data use cases like Streaming Analytics, Finetuning LLMs for domain-specific tasks, GenAI for knowledge management, etc., through academic-industry collaboration.

Mentoring & Workshops

Organize regular expert talks, workshops, and mentorship sessions.

Replicable CSR Model

Establish this initiative as a replicable model for CSR–academic collaborations across India.