About

A formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Coforge and IIT BHU to establish and support the Coforge Data and AI 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.