The Press Release titled ''Persistent Partners with IIT Kharagpur to Establish AI Innovation Lab for Research, Talent and National-scale Innovation, is as enclosed.
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Persistent Systems announced that its affiliate has signed an MoU with IIT Kharagpur to launch an AI Innovation Lab in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The lab will focus on advancing AI research in healthcare analytics, educational technology, and financial intelligence. It will host advanced computational and laboratory capabilities to develop responsible AI systems. The initiative aligns with Persistent's AI-first strategy and aims to build talent pipelines and reusable frameworks. This is a long-term industry-academia collaboration linked to IIT Kharagpur's CSE@50 Mission ahead of its golden jubilee in 2030.
The partnership strengthens Persistent's AI capabilities through research collaboration and talent development, supporting its strategic positioning in digital engineering. While not immediately financially material, it enhances the company's talent pipeline and brand positioning in the AI space.