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IIT Bombay and Columbia University to Establish Centre of AI
- 19 Feb 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Columbia University, United States, to establish the Columbia–IIT Bombay Centre of AI for Manufacturing.
Key Points:
- Joint Centre: The Columbia–IIT Bombay Centre of AI for Manufacturing will function as a collaborative research and translation centre focused on developing robust, scalable, and human‑centric AI systems for real‑world manufacturing challenges.
- The centre will work on AI solutions for multiple segments such as semiconductors, robotics, industrial production, pharmaceuticals, food processing, petrochemicals, construction, infrastructure, and transport & logistics.
- Expertise: The initiative will leverage complementary strengths in AI, optimisation, process engineering, and manufacturing systems from both IIT Bombay and Columbia University to develop end‑to‑end industrial AI infrastructure.
- Focus: The centre aims to tackle operational challenges such as legacy equipment integration, variable data quality, real‑time decision‑making, and workforce diversity in industrial settings.
- Through research outputs, talent development initiatives, and accessible AI tools, the centre will support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and startups working in AI and manufacturing.
- Outcomes: Foundational datasets, AI models, and interfaces developed by the centre are expected to be released as public goods to benefit broader industrial and academic communities.
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