Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global IT leader, has joined forces with the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP) to establish a state-of-the-art research center focusing on digital health, robotics, and intelligent systems. Situated in IIT KGP’s New Town Research Park in Kolkata, the center will house three cutting-edge laboratories dedicated to advancements in sensing and communications, edge computing and analytics, and robotics and visual computing. With over 150 TCS scientists leveraging technologies such as embedded systems, AI, and edge computing, the facility aims to drive groundbreaking innovations.
Dr Harrick Vin, Chief Technology Officer at TCS, emphasized the transformative collaboration model that co-locates research labs within academic institutions, enabling efficient knowledge exchange and innovation. The initiative builds on TCS’s earlier efforts with IIT Madras and marks a significant step in its strategy of fostering industry-academia partnerships.
This research hub will not only support TCS-funded programs but also feature a customer experience center where industries such as healthcare, agriculture, and mobility can explore practical applications of emerging technologies. The collaboration will facilitate interdisciplinary workshops with contributions from TCS experts, IIT KGP faculty, and industry leaders to solve pressing industrial challenges.
Prof Virendra Kumar Tewari, Director of IIT Kharagpur, highlighted the center’s potential to address critical issues in healthcare and automation through advanced research. He underlined the significance of this partnership in empowering future technologists and contributing to the fields of intelligent systems and sustainable innovation.
Founded in 1951, IIT Kharagpur is a globally renowned institution recognized for its excellence in education and affordable technological innovations. It boasts extensive research capabilities across 20 departments, 12 schools, and numerous centers of excellence. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, IIT KGP plays a pivotal role in international and national mission projects, advancing knowledge in fields ranging from artificial intelligence to medical sciences.
TCS is a global leader in IT services and business solutions with over 612,700 consultants across 55 countries. For more than 56 years, TCS has driven transformation journeys for leading global enterprises. A member of the Tata Group, TCS reported consolidated revenues of $29 billion in FY 2023-24 and is listed on BSE and NSE. The company is recognized for its sustainability initiatives and community impact worldwide.
