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Hans India
2 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Samsung R&D Institute, Noida and IIT Madras Sign MoU to Drive Research on AI for Indian Languages, HealthTech and Generative AI
Samsung R&D, IIT Madras, AI Research, Industry-Academia Collaboration, Indian Languages, Digital India Samsung R&D Institute, Noida (SRI-N) has deepened its industry-academia engagement through an MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to drive collaborative research, accelerate technology development and nurture future-ready talent. The partnership will focus on pioneering advancements in AI for Indian languages, HealthTech and emerging areas such as Generative AI, reinforcing Samsung's commitment to build a stronger innovation ecosystem aligned with the vision of 'Make in India' and 'Digital India'. The five-year MoU that was signed by Kyungyun Roo, Managing Director, SRI-N and Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, aims to provide a wide range of collaborative activities, including sponsored research projects, consultancy projects, technology licensing, trainings, facility development and sponsorship of student fellowships in future. 'At SRI-N, we are continuously working towards creating technologies that empower people and communities. Our collaboration with IIT Madras marks an important step towards co-creating solutions that are meaningful, inclusive, and future-ready. Together, we aim to enhance the Galaxy AI ecosystem with deeper integration of Indian regional languages and contribute to breaking language barriers across the country. In addition, we are engaging in co-development of emerging technology and enhancement of skill sets,' said Kyungyun Roo, Managing Director, Samsung R&D Institute, Noida. Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, echoed the excitement surrounding this collaboration. 'We are proud to partner with SRI-N and this alliance will sponsor revolutionary research and technological development through effective utilization of AI technology. In the fast-changing tech landscape, the MoU will upskill beneficiaries to develop strong connection between theoretical knowledge and practical industry solutions required to mitigate risks and address uncertainty,' he said. This strategic partnership between Samsung India and IIT Madras adds to SRI-Noida's growing network of academic collaborations, having already established long-term strategic MoUs with premier institutes including IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay and IIT Ropar. Samsung and these institutes are charting an expansive roadmap toward a smarter, more connected world. By combining industry-scale resources with academic rigor, these partnerships are cultivating a thriving ecosystem for future breakthroughs.
Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Samsung R&D Institute, IIT Madras sign MoU to drive research on AI for Indian Languages, HealthTech & more
Samsung R&D Institute, Noida (SRI-N) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras with a focus on pioneering advancements in AI for Indian languages, HealthTech and emerging areas such as Generative AI. The partnership is aimed at driving collaborative research, accelerate technology development, and nurture future-ready talent. The five-year MoU was signed by Kyungyun Roo, Managing Director, SRI-N and Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, a press statement informed. Also read: IIT Delhi accepting applications for 'Certificate Programme in Data Science & Machine Learning', check course details As part of this MoU, a wide range of collaborative activities, including sponsored research projects, consultancy projects, technology licensing, trainings, facility development and sponsorship of student fellowships in future will be offered. Highlighting about this partnership, SRI-N Managing Director Kyungyun Roo said that the collaboration with IIT Madras marks an important step towards co-creating solutions that are meaningful, inclusive, and future-ready. 'Together, we aim to enhance the Galaxy AI ecosystem with deeper integration of Indian regional languages and contribute to breaking language barriers across the country. In addition, we are engaging in co-development of emerging technology and enhancement of skill sets,' Roo added. Also read: IIT Delhi to offer 'B. Tech. in Design' for JEE Advanced 2025 qualifiers, know about the four-year UG programme IIT Madras Director Prof. V. Kamakoti, expressed delight and said that the institute was proud to partner with SRI-N, adding that the partnership will sponsor 'revolutionary research and technological development through effective utilization of AI technology.' 'In the fast-changing tech landscape, the MoU will upskill beneficiaries to develop strong connection between theoretical knowledge and practical industry solutions required to mitigate risks and address uncertainty,' Prof. Kamakoti stated. Also read: From AI to Health Tech: IIT Madras introduces two new Programs for 2025 admissions, check details, career options Worth mentioning here, SRI-Noida already has a growing network of academic collaborations with long-term strategic MoUs with institutes like IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay and IIT Ropar. SRI-Noida will sponsor research and development (R&D) projects, which may be conducted at IIT Madras, the company's premises or through a collaborative arrangement at both locations.
India Today
11 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
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 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 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 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 activities under the MoU will be carried out at both IIT Madras and SRI-N facilities, fostering an integrated approach to development and implementation.
