MeitY IndiaAI Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence to be launched on Wednesday
The MeitY IndiaAI Centre of Excellence is set to launch in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to foster innovation in artificial intelligence. The initiative includes a partnership with Digital University Kerala and the announcement of its first cohort of 15 startups.
Why it matters
This launch represents a significant step in India's national AI mission to decentralize technology development and support local startup ecosystems.
Minister for Industries, IT and AI P.K. Kunhalikutty will formally launch MeitY IndiaAI Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam (CAIK), on Wednesday (September 30).
The centre is being established under the IndiaAI Mission of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and the Department of Electronics and Information Technology. Digital University Kerala is the implementing agency and Innovation Incubator Advisory Pvt. Ltd. the industry partner. Transport Minister C.P. John will preside over the inaugural session.
A major milestone accompanying the launch is the announcement of CAIK’s first cohort of 15 start-ups.
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