IIIT Delhi and IHFC Partner to Establish Co-Innovation Center at Centre for Intelligent Product Development
IIIT Delhi and IHFC, the Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Delhi, have collaborated to establish a Co-Innovation Center (CIC) at the CiPD. Get details here
IIIT Delhi and IHFC Partner to Establish Co-Innovation Centre
Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) has partnered with the I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC), the Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Delhi, to establish a Co-Innovation Center (CIC) at the Centre for Intelligent Product Development (CiPD) on the IIIT-Delhi campus. This strategic collaboration aims to foster innovation, advance technology, and nurture entrepreneurial talent among India’s youth.
Co-Innovation Centres
The newly established Co-Innovation Center is a key step in realizing a broader vision to cultivate innovation and technological excellence among India’s youth. Designed to nurture aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators, the centre provides a dynamic platform that encourages original thinking, impactful product development, and deep-tech exploration. With a strong emphasis on indigenous research, the initiative aligns with national missions such as Viksit Bharat and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. By fostering a culture of creativity and applied research, CiPD and IHFC aim to empower young minds to develop globally competitive solutions and translate breakthrough ideas into real-world applications.
On this occasion, Prof. Ranjan Bose, Director, IIIT-Delhi said, "The establishment of CIC at CiPD further strengthens our ties with IHFC and is a win-win for both IHFC and IIIT Delhi. This engagement will co-exist with the Medical Cobotics Center (MCC) that iHub-Anubhuti, the Technology Innovation Hub of IIIT Delhi had launched with IHFC. I wish great success to this initiative and look forward to innovative products coming out of this fruitful partnership."
Prof. S.K. Saha, Project Director, IHFC, also shared his pride in the initiative, saying, “It has been my constant endeavour and dream to provide India’s youth with a platform to ideate, innovate, and create solutions that make a difference to the world. These centres will not only promote lab-to-market concepts but also contribute to building a tech-savvy nation, creating more jobs, and offering transformative technology solutions.”
Dr. Anuj Grover, Head, CiPD and Co-Innovation Mentor of the CIC, emphasized the collaborative spirit of the effort, stating,“This is a synergistic initiative with IHFC to encourage students to develop products in the deep-tech domains of robotics and automation. Through this initiative we will be able to share resources and opportunities across the network of Co-Innovation Centers and build a stronger ecosystem for product development.”
As per the NIRF 2024 ranking under the “Engineering” category, IIIT Delhi ranks 85 among the top Engineering institutes of the country. The total fee for MTech in IIIT Delhi ranges between INR 3.7 lakh and INR 6 lakh. NIT Trichy MTech fee is INR 1.4 lakh. As per placement statistics, the median package is recorded to be INR 18.17 LPA for IIITD and INR 7 LPA for NIT Trichy. Hence, it can be concluded that the fee is higher at IIITD. It must be noted that the fee given for both institutes is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. But, this institute also has got a good ranking as per a recognised ranking body. Thus, if given a choice, IIIT Delhi is a better option than NIT Trichy.
IIIT Delhi and NSIT are both top engineering colleges in India, and they are both good options for CSE. However, there are some key difference between the two colleges that may make one a better fit for you than the other. Here is a table that compare IIIT Delhi and NSIT for CSE:
Feature |
IIIT Delhi |
NSIT |
|---|---|---|
Location |
Delhi |
Delhi |
NIRF 2023 |
75 |
60 |
the highest package |
INR 51.03 LPA |
INR 55 LPA |
Faculty |
Highly-qualified and experienced |
Highly-qualified and experienced |
Admission process |
Through JEE Main or UCEED |
Through JEE Main or JEE Advanced |
Placement record |
Good |
Excellent |
As you can see, both IIIT Delhi and NSIT are excellent colleges for CSE. The main difference between the two colleges is their NIRF ranking. NSUT is ranked higher than IIIT Delhi, which means that it is considered to be a better college overall. Additional, NSIT has a higher average placement salary than IIIT Delhi. This is likely because NSIT has a larger alumni network, which gives its students an advantage in the job market. Ultimately, the best college for you will depend on your individual preference and goals. If you are looking for a college with a strong academic reputation and a good placement record, then IIIT Delhi is a good option.
Dr. Akash Sondhi, Head of Campus Innovation Program at IHFC introduced the “Research Entrepreneurship and Development for Youth (READY)” program, which offers monthly stipends of up to INR 25,000 to support young innovators in developing deep-tech prototypes. Startups with promising ideas may also receive additional financial support and be incubated at IHFC and partner CICs.
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