IIT Madras, Samsung partner to push research in AI and health technologies
In a move to strengthen collaboration between industry and academia, the Samsung R&D Institute, Noida (SRI-N) has entered into a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). The partnership will centre around research in artificial intelligence, particularly its applications in Indian languages, healthcare technology, and emerging areas like generative AI.Signed by SRI-N Managing Director Kyungyun Roo and IIT Madras Director Professor V Kamakoti, the agreement outlines a range of joint initiatives. These include sponsored research projects, consultancy work, technology transfer, training programmes, infrastructure development, and student fellowships.advertisementThe collaboration is expected to result in meaningful technology interventions that address local needs, especially around breaking language barriers and building inclusive digital tools. The initiative also looks to enhance the AI capabilities of Samsung's Galaxy ecosystem, with stronger regional language integration.
Speaking on the development, Kyungyun Roo highlighted the institute's commitment to building inclusive technology solutions and upskilling future talent. Prof. Kamakoti underlined the importance of the partnership in enabling cutting-edge research and enhancing the practical relevance of academic learning.This partnership adds to Samsung's growing network of academic tie-ups, with similar collaborations already underway with IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, and IIT Ropar. These engagements reflect a broader push to foster innovation in India's technology landscape through a shared model of research and knowledge creation.Research activities under the MoU will be carried out at both IIT Madras and SRI-N facilities, fostering an integrated approach to development and implementation.
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