In a significant move highlighting India’s growing focus on AI-driven research, Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading technology provider of AI-powered solutions for scholarly publishing, has partnered with the National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut). This partnership will grant the entire academic community at NIT Calicut access to CACTUS’s advanced AI research tools through the Editage Plus AI toolkit.
This initiative empowers students, faculty, and researchers at NIT Calicut to leverage artificial intelligence for enhancing research discovery, improving the quality of academic writing, and streamlining publication processes. By integrating these innovative tools into its academic framework, NIT Calicut aligns with other prominent Indian institutions adopting AI to boost research efficiency and global recognition.
The available AI toolset offers a variety of solutions tailored for researchers and academics. Paperpal serves as an all-in-one writing assistant, trusted by more than 2 million researchers to improve their writing process. For literature search and review, R Discovery stands out as a leading platform, helping over 3 million users find and access relevant academic papers efficiently.
In addition, Mind the Graph provides a specialized tool for creating scientific illustrations and is utilized by over 100 prestigious institutions worldwide. Complementing these resources is the Global Journal Database, a thorough journal finder that includes more than 43,000 verified journals, making it easier for users to identify suitable publication venues. Together, these tools support researchers throughout various stages of their work.
Akhilesh Ayer, CEO of Cactus Communications, highlighted the importance of the collaboration: “Academic institutions worldwide are increasingly embracing AI. Partnering with NIT Calicut reflects our dedication to equipping researchers with technologies that simplify and accelerate their work, helping them achieve their fullest potential.”
Supporting this vision, Prof Prasad Krishna, Director of NIT Calicut, stated, “Our institute continuously embraces new technologies to foster academic excellence. Incorporating CACTUS’s Editage Plus toolkit will provide our scholars with leading AI research resources, strengthening their contributions and enhancing global impact.”
Nishchay Shah, Group CTO and EVP, Products & AI at Cactus Communications, added, “This partnership underlines our mission to develop AI solutions tailored to the specific challenges faced by researchers. By providing trusted AI-driven tools, we enable academics to concentrate on producing meaningful and innovative research.”
Committed to innovation, Cactus Communications works closely with universities worldwide to support the transition to AI-enabled academic workflows. Partnerships like this one with NIT Calicut are paving the way for technology and academia to collaboratively elevate global research standards.
Founded in 2002, Cactus Communications is a leading technology firm specializing in AI-powered products and expert services that transform how research is funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand, Editage, offers a comprehensive range of solutions including AI tools such as Paperpal, R Discovery, and Mind the Graph. With offices across Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai, and a workforce exceeding 4,000 experts, CACTUS is recognized as a pioneer in workplace excellence.
The National Institute of Technology Calicut (NITC) is one of India’s premier institutions, established under the National Institute of Technology Act 2007 and fully funded by the Government of India. Founded in 1961 as a Regional Engineering College, NITC was elevated to National Institute of Technology status in 2002. The institute offers advanced education and research in engineering, science, technology, and management. Its mission focuses on cultivating skilled professionals with strong technical knowledge, innovative research capabilities, and ethical values, prepared to lead technological progress for the benefit of society.
