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MoU with Esri India to Establish a Center of Competence in Geospatial Innovations
Geo-Intel Lab, IIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation (IITTNiF), a Technology Innovation Hub on Positioning and Precision Technologies (PPT), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Esri India Technologies Private Limited, a leader in Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions.
The partnership marks a significant milestone in advancing geospatial innovation, education, and research. Under this MoU, a Center of Competence in Geospatial Innovations has been established at IITTNiF, IIT Tirupati, to serve as a hub for capacity building, skill development, research, and industry-academia collaboration in GIS, Remote Sensing, AI/ML, and advanced geospatial technologies.
Provide students, startups, and professionals access to Esri’s ArcGIS software, tools, and data resources.
Launch and conduct capacity-building programs in GIS, AI/ML, Data Science, and Analytics to create a geospatial-ready workforce.
Host webinars, workshops, and expert sessions on emerging trends in GIS, Remote Sensing, geospatial intelligence, and their real-world applications.
Support curriculum development and technical guidance, enriching academic and skill development programs.
Encourage geospatial thinking across academia, industry, and government, bridging research with practical solutions.
It will create unparalleled opportunities for students, startups, and industry professionals to work with cutting-edge geospatial technologies, fostering innovation, employability, and national capacity building.
Insights from Mr. Agendra Kumar, Managing Director, Esri India
The collaboration will empower students and innovators to drive groundbreaking solutions across domains such as environmental management, urban planning, disaster management, and smart cities.