RESEARCH INNOVATION
AstraZeneca to invest Rs 250 crore on expansion of its GCC in India
The facility currently occupies 334,000 square feet of office space at Ramanujan IT City, with plans to add approximately 180,000 square feet over the next six months to accommodate this expansion, creating AstraZeneca’s biggest global capability centre.
2024 Budget: Transforming India's agriculture for climate resilience and food security
Budget: The 2024 budget presents a chance to sow the seeds of a transformed agricultural sector - resilient, sustainable, empowered. By embracing innovation, investing in the future and placing the farmer at the heart of the equation, India can cultivate a productive agricultural landscape that supports its people and the world's.
Indian defence firms need to invest more in innovations and R&D to keep pace with global standards: Report
According to India Infoline Finance Limited (IIFL) report, these firms allocate only 1.2 per cent of their revenue to R&D, markedly lower than the global average of 3.4 per cent. This gap highlights a need for increased investment in innovation to keep pace with global standards.
To address talent shortage, chipmakers skilling engineering students
Firms like Intel India, AMD, Applied Materials and Tessolve are teaming up students and employees to work on real-life projects, establishing labs in institutes like IIT-Bombay, driving industry-academia partnerships to conduct research in core design and AI training and sponsoring students pursuing research.
Karnataka contributes 22% to global R&D, says IT Minister Priyank Kharge
Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday said the state is at the forefront of innovation, contributing 22 per cent to global R&D, and is leading in areas such as technology services. The state government is striving to make not just Karnataka but India a skilled nation, research and manufacturing destination, innovation capital and biotech and startup hub, he said.
PM Modi lauds decades of educational progress as Indian universities climb world QS rankings
"Over the last decade, we have focused on qualitative changes in the education sector. This is reflected in the QS World University Rankings. Compliments to the students, faculty and institutions for their hard work and dedication. In this term, we want to do even more to boost research and innovation," said PM Modi in a post on X.
DiFACTO raises Rs 40 crore Series A funding from Stakeboat Capital
DiFACTO Robotics and Automation Private Limited has secured Rs 40 crore from Stakeboat Capital in Series A round to fuel growth and innovation in robotic automation solutions.
View: Overturn cultural practices and dogmas to spur our companies to spend on R&D
WhatsApp showcases tales of ancient glory, while global reports highlight India's rankings in hunger, press freedom, and sustainable development. India ranks 40th on the GII 2023, above all BRICS nations except China.
Wipro teams up with Centre for Brain Research at IISc on AI-driven health behaviour innovations
Wipro partners with Centre for Brain Research to utilize AI, ML, and big data analytics for health behavior innovations.
Honasa Consumer acquires cosmetic formulation brand CosmoGenesis
CosmoGenesis boasts of extensive expertise in various facets of cosmetics, coupled with rich experience in natural & organic formulations, it said. Commenting over the development, Honasa Consumer CIO and Co-Founder Ghazal Alagh said this alliance with CosmoGenesis will exponentially increase Honasa's ability to research new trends with greater efficiencies and help craft best-in-class products.
Chinese scientists develop cure for diabetes, insulin patient becomes medicine-free in just 3 months
Chinese scientists achieve diabetes cure through innovative cell therapy, detailed in Cell Discovery. Patient, treated in July 2021, no longer requires insulin after eleven weeks, and is now medication-free for 33 months. The breakthrough, praised by Timothy Kieffer, signifies a major advancement in diabetes treatment. This novel approach utilizes the body's regenerative abilities and could alleviate China's healthcare burden. Further studies are needed for validation.
IIT Madras and Shell India Partner to form Centre for Energy Research
Indian Institute of Technology Madras and Shell India partner to establish Shell IITM Centre for Energy Research (SICER) for advancing technologies in the energy sector, emphasizing research collaborations and energy startup incubation.
Govt saying aye to laying strong AI foundation
The government may rope in higher education institutes, key researchers for the model that can be customised for wide range of applications. It will be trained on publicly available data, digitised records of books, journals and research papers from public libraries.
India to be $1 trillion digital economy by FY28: IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The government earlier expected India to reach the $1 trillion-mark by 2026-27 but the target has been moved by a year due to various reasons, including the Covid-19 pandemic, IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said.
Responsible Innovation, how a blueprint for collaborative action is advancing global healthcare
On the occasion of the Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW), Dr. Asma Ibrahim Al Mannaei, Executive Director of the Research and Innovation Centre, discusses the UAE's prioritisation of healthcare in driving investments and partnerships focusing on advancing technology and attracting top talent and fostering collaboration with India reflecting shared challenges and opportunities in healthcare. Overall, collaboration with global partners and investment in manufacturing capabilities exemplify the UAE's commitment to healthcare excellence and innovation, while initiatives like Malaffi enhance data-driven services. Read on to discover how ADGHW aims to faciliate responsible innovation in healthcare, even as the UAE emphasises patient rights protection in an era of advancing AI and data usage.
Keep your student doors ajar, else...
In a (Western liberal democratic) world that, in theory, swears by free access and open societies, international students are becoming a little less welcome by the day. Canada, Britain - and now it seems Australia as well - are keeping their doors far less open, ostensibly because of housing capacity concerns, domestic political implications of international students transitioning into citizens, and other barely-hidden xenophobic fears.
Netgear explores possibility of establishing manufacturing facilities in India
Netgear plans to establish manufacturing facilities in India to align with the country's economic expansion. CEO Charles (CJ) Prober emphasizes investment in the research centre, sales team, and local manufacturing to harness India's skilled workforce and enhance its global networking technology advantage. The inauguration of new office floors signifies the company's commitment to the Indian market trajectory.
Empowering healthcare innovations: Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi on ADGHW's role in global healthcare collaboration
H.E. Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi discusses ADGHW as a platform for global healthcare collaboration, focusing on innovations and partnerships with Indian healthcare providers. The event aims to develop precision health initiatives, strengthen life sciences research, attract medical tourism, and support a growing startup ecosystem.
India to become AI use case capital of the world: Nandan Nilekani
Nandan Nilekani's People+ai introduces 'Adbhut India' and OCC project, emphasizing frugal AI innovation in India. The initiatives aim to leverage the country's population and digital infrastructure for impactful AI solutions, fostering healthy competition.
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