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.
