New Centre of Digital and AI Excellence inaugurated at KL University
KL Deemed-to-be University and WebileApps India Private Limited, a subsidiary of KFin Technologies, inaugurated a Centre of Digital and AI Excellence (CODE) on Friday. The initiative aims to strengthen industry-academia collaboration and foster innovation in digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) on the university campus.
CODE is designed to give KL University students hands-on exposure to real-world industry applications of digital and AI technologies, effectively bridging the gap between academic learning and industry demands.
Speaking at the launch, WebileApps CEO Nazish Mir said: 'With CODE, we aim to transform Vijayawada into a hub of digital and AI excellence. This initiative is expected to generate over 1,000 high-skilled technology jobs and create a pipeline of industry-ready talent.'
KFin Technologies Group CEO Sreekanth Nadella said that the partnership with KL University was rooted in long-term value creation for students and stakeholders. 'By embedding industry exposure into education, we are creating a scalable, sustainable talent model,' he said.
The CODE initiative integrates an industry-orientated curriculum with real-time learning experiences, which facilitate the development of market-relevant skills in AI and digital domains.
Mr. Nadella also highlighted the strategic focus on Vijayawada, citing its rich talent pool, robust infrastructure, and excellent connectivity. He added that a planned rollout of WAI CODE will be fully embedded into the university's academic framework.
KFin Technologies is an investor and issuer solutions provider across mutual funds, pension funds, insurance investments, and corporate issuances. The company serves global asset managers across Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Canada.
WebileApps, originally a web development firm, has evolved into a multi-domain technology partner serving global clients. With a strong focus on AI, FinTech, and retail, the company offers full-cycle product development services, leveraging over a decade of experience in discovery, engineering, and execution.
KL University Vice-Chancellor G. Pardha Saradhi Varma and others were present at the event.
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