KCDH

IIT Bombay and KCDH Partner with ICMR-NIRDHDS on Digital Health Initiatives

IIT Bombay, through its Koita Centre for Digital Health (KCDH), has partnered with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute for Research in Digital Health & Data Science (NIRDHDS) to advance digital health initiatives in India. The collaboration will focus on strengthening research, innovation, and capacity building in digital health, as well as supporting the integration of technology into healthcare delivery and policy.

The collaboration has been made possible through the vision of Mr. Rizwan Koita (Chairperson, NABH; Co-Founder, Koita Foundation), along with Dr. Mona Duggal (Director, ICMR-NIRDHDS) and Dr. Rajiv Bahl (Director General, ICMR).

This partnership marks an important step in harnessing technology to make healthcare more accessible, data-driven, and impactful for communities across the country, even while reinforcing IIT Bombay’s leadership in applying science and technology for societal good.

 

SINE IIT Bombay

SINE IIT Bombay Signs MoU with Monash University to Foster Cross-Border Innovation and Entrepreneurship

 

The Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), IIT Bombay, and Monash University, Australia, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster cross-border innovation and entrepreneurship.

The MoU marks the beginning of meaningful engagement and collaboration between the startup ecosystems of IIT Bombay and Monash University. It will support commercialization and cross-border collaborations in key areas such as deep tech, climate tech, health and medtech, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing.

Both SINE IITB and Monash University are committed to developing a robust and sustainable platform for innovation-driven growth. The collaboration seeks to leverage the complementary strengths of the two ecosystems: India’s scale and agility, alongside Australia’s depth in R&D and global market access, to create a platform where founders, startups, and researchers can work together across borders.

This partnership further strengthens IIT Bombay’s role as a leading hub for entrepreneurship and innovation, empowering startups to scale globally while addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

 

CoE on Critical Minerals, Metals, and Materials (CoE-CMMM)

IIT Bombay Launches New Centre of Excellence – CoE-CMMM

Prof. Ramaswamy Murugavel, Professor of Chemistry at IIT Bombay, who spearheaded the formation of the CoE on Critical Minerals, Metals and Materials (CoE-CMMM) at IIT Bombay, shared his thoughts with the IIT Bombay community.

“Greetings from the newly formed CoE on Critical Minerals, Metals and Materials (CoE-CMMM) at IIT Bombay under NCMM.

It was only on June 30^th 2025, that we submitted our proposal for the recognition of IIT Bombay as a CoE Hub under the National Critical Minerals Mission. Things have moved so fast, and a lot of things have happened in the intervening ~ 6 weeks.

Subsequent to the proposal submission, we were invited to make a presentation (Level 1) to the Committee headed by the Economic Advisor of the Ministry of Mines on the 14th July 2025. This was a physical meeting that took place in the Shastri Bhavan and was attended by Prof Sakthi Saravanan Chinnasamy and me. Subsequently, a Level-2 online meeting took place on 31st July to further shortlist the CoEs, where it was decided to recognize IITB along with six other centres as CoEs under NCMM. 

There have been a few communications between the Ministry of Mines and IITB since then on the formation of CoE. Following this, we have been recently issued a note that the Secretary, Ministry of Mines, will hold the first (review) meeting of IITB CoE on 23rd August at IIT Bombay. This will be an inter-ministerial meeting attended by DRDO, ANRF, DST, DAE, DSIR etc., through whom the actual research projects will be floated.

This will be the first opportunity for us to come face to face (the Hub with the spokes). The meeting will take place from 2 PM to 5 PM at the VMCC Board Room (located on the 4th Floor of our Convention Centre). We will share the program for the meeting soon.

If you have any specific questions, please write to me with a copy to office.coe-cmmm@iitb.ac.in. ” 

After this, Prof. Murugavel shared his reflections on this achievement and the collaborative effort behind the Centre of Excellence on LinkedIn.

“Happy to share the news that the Ministry of Mines, GoI, has selected the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, along with six other institutions, as a Centre of Excellence under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM).

IIT Bombay (the Hub) would cooperate with several ‘Spoke’ partners to further the research in the area of CM (Critical Minerals/Materials/Metals). I thank my IITB colleagues and the administration, who were instrumental in facilitating the preparation of an exhaustive proposal. I also thank the ‘spoke’ industries and institutions for supporting us.”

For the official announcement by the Ministry of Mines, read here.

The launch of CoE-CMMM marks a pivotal step in IIT Bombay’s commitment to advancing India’s critical minerals and materials ecosystem. By bringing together academia, industry, and government, the Centre will play a vital role in strengthening the nation’s strategic capabilities, fostering innovation, and shaping a sustainable future.

 

ASPIRE IITB Research Park Foundation

Baker Hughes Engages with Aspire IITB Research Park for Collaborative Innovation

The Aspire IITB Research Park Foundation hosted a delegation from Baker Hughes for an engaging and insightful dialogue.

Baker Hughes is an energy technology company that understands energy demands, what it takes to produce it, how to make use of it, why it’s essential to reduce its impact, and where it can change to achieve a sustainable balance.

As a valued member of the Research Park, Baker Hughes has been engaging with Team ASPIRE to explore collaborative opportunities and pave the way for impactful initiatives that align with its mission of bridging industry and academia.

The dialogue highlights IIT Bombay’s role as a hub for industry-academia collaboration, fostering partnerships that drive innovation, sustainable solutions, and impactful research. Through initiatives like this, the Aspire IITB Research Park continues to create meaningful opportunities for students, faculty, and industry to co-create technologies that address real-world challenges.

 

C-MInDS

IIT Bombay and C-MInDS Conclude AI in Business Leadership Course

IIT Bombay and the Centre for Machine Intelligence and Data Science (C-MInDS), in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry, wrapped up the AI in Business Leadership course.

Over 65 senior business leaders from diverse industries participated in this 5-day residential programme at IIT Bombay, making it a truly vibrant exchange of knowledge and perspectives.

The programme explored cutting-edge topics in Artificial Intelligence, including:

• Generative AI and its applications in enterprises
• AI for strategy, decision-making, and leadership
• Responsible and ethical AI adoption
• AI-driven innovation in business models
• Leveraging AI for sustainable growth

 

Beyond the classroom, the course created an invaluable platform for networking and collaboration. It fostered meaningful discussions among leaders and enterprises, and most importantly, led to the creation of a Senior Leadership AI Group at the Institute. This forum will encourage continued engagement, collaboration, and thought leadership in the AI space.

This initiative highlights IIT Bombay’s commitment to empowering business leaders with the tools and insights needed to responsibly harness AI for transformative impact.

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