Accenture, IIT Madras set up Center of Excellence for collaborative research

Specific areas of collaboration will include autonomous robotics systems, industrial internet of things, digital twin systems and advanced automotive technologies such as electric mobility services. 

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have set up a Center of Excellence (CoE) to undertake collaborative research projects and jointly develop intellectual properties and thought leadership focused on digital engineering and manufacturing across industries. 

Specific areas of collaboration will include autonomous robotics systems (ARS), industrial internet of things (IIoT), digital twin systems (DTS) and advanced automotive technologies such as electric mobility services. The CoE will also work as an incubator and identify disruptive early-stage startups to drive innovation and research in these areas. 

“Advanced digital technologies can help enterprises drive new levels of productivity, competitiveness and sustainable growth in a rapidly changing environment and industry academia partnerships are crucial for developing solutions and talent for the future,” said Mahesh Zurale from Accenture. 

Welcoming the partnership, IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti said, “As a premier technology institution in India, we have been actively collaborating with innovative organisations globally to co-innovate disruptive products and services in new and emerging areas. We are excited to be setting up this new centre with Accenture as it not only aligns with our interest and objectives, but also brings intellectual and practical skills that are necessary for our student researchers for the future."

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