VIT & The DataTech Labs Join Hands to Advance AI Research Across Key Sectors

Pune, India — 2nd December 2025 :  VIT College of Engineering, Bibvewadi has taken a historic step in strengthening India’s leadership in Artificial Intelligence by signing a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The DataTech Labs (TDTL), a global AI and digital transformation organization with a presence across India, Malaysia, UAE, USA, and Germany.

This collaboration will establish AI Impact Labs at VIT — world-class innovation and research environments designed to empower students, faculty, and industry with the advanced capabilities needed to accelerate India’s position as the AI Capital of the World.

AI IMPACT LAB — A GAME CHANGER FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY & INDUSTRY

The newly established AI Impact Labs will serve as India’s most advanced collaborative innovation playground, equipped to support:

              •            Agentic AI Development

              •            Generative AI & LLM Research

              •            RAG Systems (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)

              •            Cloud, Edge & IoT Integration

              •            Autonomous Systems for BFSI, Agriculture & Mobility

              •            Cybersecurity & Ethical AI frameworks

              •            Data Engineering & Advanced Analytics

These labs will provide hands-on exposure to real global challenges, datasets, and use cases sourced from TDTL’s international operations.

Students will gain access to:

              •            State-of-the-art AI infrastructure

              •            Proprietary industry datasets

              •            Multi-domain innovation challenges

              •            International research collaborations

              •            Mentorship from global experts

              •            Internship and placement pathways in top global markets

Faculty will benefit from:

              •            Research funding support

              •            Collaborative publications

              •            Global training on emerging AI frameworks

              •            Joint patent opportunities

              •            Participation in cross-border research cohorts

KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE MoU

1. Global Research Collaboration Across 5 Countries

Students and faculty will collaborate on live research projects with teams across:

              •            India

              •            Malaysia

              •            UAE

              •            USA

              •            Germany

This will position VIT as a global knowledge powerhouse.

2. Sector-Specific AI Innovation in High-Impact Domains

Agriculture

              •            Intelligent yield prediction

              •            Crop disease analytics

              •            Soil intelligence models

              •            Agri-supply chain optimization

BFSI

              •            Risk scoring engines

              •            Fraud analytics

              •            Customer 360° models

              •            Agentic digital workers for operations

Automobile & Mobility

              •            Vehicle prognostics

              •            Predictive maintenance

              •            Intelligent quality systems

              •            AI for EV & future mobility

3. Skill Development & Future-Ready Workforce Creation

The partnership supports India’s vision of creating 10 million+ globally deployable AI professionals over the next decade.

Students will gain:

              •            Internship opportunities

              •            Project-based learning

              •            Industry-recognized certifications

              •            Participation in AI hackathons

              •            Global exposure and exchange programs.

4. Strengthening India’s Global AI Leadership

The initiative directly contributes to:

              •            India’s Digital Economy growth

              •            AI adoption in key strategic industries

              •            Development of export-ready digital innovators

              •            Elevating India’s position in the global AI value chain

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS

              •            Hands-on access to real industry challenges

              •            Opportunity to work on global AI projects

              •            Stronger placement outcomes and career acceleration

              •            Exposure to future technologies like Agentic AI, Explainable AI, IoT-AI fusion

              •            Chance to co-author patents and research papers

BENEFITS FOR VIT COLLEGE

              •            Establishment of a globally aligned AI Impact Lab

              •            Stronger academic-industry partnerships

              •            Boosted research credentials and grant opportunities

              •            Enhanced visibility as a future-focused engineering institution

              •            Growth in global collaborations and internationalization

BENEFITS FOR INDIA

              •            Development of globally employable AI talent

              •            Acceleration of innovation in critical sectors

              •            Boost to India’s export services and digital economy

              •            Strengthening India’s ambition to become the World’s Leading AI Innovation Hub

LEADERS SPEAK

Dr. Amit Dnyaneshwar Andre, Founder & CEO, The DataTech Labs:

“AI Impact Labs represent the future of India’s technology revolution. With VIT College, we are creating a global research and innovation ecosystem that empowers youth, strengthens industries, and contributes to India’s mission of becoming the world’s AI powerhouse.”

Dr Rajesh Jalnekar, Director, VIT College of Engineering, Bibvewadi

“This MoU is a transformational leap for VIT. It brings global industry exposure, advanced research, and real-world opportunities to our students and faculty. Our campus will become a nucleus of innovation impacting India and the world.”

A NEW ERA OF AI INNOVATION BEGINS

With this partnership, VIT College of Engineering and The DataTech Labs have created a landmark platform where academia and industry come together to shape the future. The establishment of AI Impact Labs will not only benefit students and faculty but also strengthen India’s global AI dominance.