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SocIITy is an IIT Madras CSR platform in India, enabling Corporate Social Responsibility partnerships to collaborate with research and innovation for large-scale impact.

We partner with Corporates on mission-driven projects, creating opportunities to invest in solutions across healthcare, education, sustainability, social development among others.

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6 May 20236

Tech Summit - Panel Discussion

Sustained research excellence requires sustained investment. The panel discussion on Funding the Future: Corporate India’s Role in Research Ecosystems examined how corporations can become long-term partners in India’s research journey. The session began with a keynote address by Mr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, CEO – ANRF, who spoke about the need for mission-oriented research funding models and stronger collaboration between academia, industry, and government.

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6 May 2026

Tech Summit - Panel Discussion

The Startup Showcase at the IIT Madras Tech Summit 2026 celebrated the success of IIT Madras startups that have transformed cutting-edge academic research into impactful enterprises. The session opened with a keynote by Prof. Nicolas G., Deputy Counsellor for Cooperation and Cultural Affairs and Deputy Director of the French Institute in India (IFI), French Embassy in India, New Delhi.

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6 May 2025

Tech Summit - Panel Discussion

The concluding Partner Showcase focused on the transformative potential of CSR when aligned with research, innovation, and long-term societal outcomes. Moderated by Mr. Kaviraj Nair, Former CEO – Office of Institutional Advancement, IIT Madras, the panel featured: ▪️ Mr. Bibhuti Ranjan Pradhan, Executive Director (CD & CSR), Indian Oil Corp Limited ▪️ Mr. Saurabh Sharma, Domain Head – Creating Shared Value, Hyundai Motor India Limited ▪️ Mr. Kumar Anurag Pratap, Vice President & CSR Leader, Capgemini India ▪️ Mr. Rathin Lahiri, Head – Marketing & CSR, SBI General Insurance Company Ltd. ▪️ Mr. Manjush Mathews, Head – Site Solutions & Engineering (Technology & Delivery), Indus Towers Limited

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17 Jun 2026

HDFC - Tech Pioneer Grant Program 2025–26

Congratulations to the Winners of the Tech Pioneer Grant Program 2025–26! We are delighted to announce the startups selected under the Tech Pioneer Grant Program, a collaborative initiative by HDFC Bank Parivartan and IIT Madras to support breakthrough innovations with the potential to create meaningful societal and industrial impact.

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25 Jun 2026

Herbalife - Centre of Excellence on Plant Cell Fermentation Technology

IIT Madras and Herbalife International India Pvt. Ltd. inaugurated the Herbalife–IIT Madras Centre of Excellence on Plant Cell Fermentation Technology on 22 June 2026, India’s first dedicated facility for translational research and innovation in plant cell fermentation. Envisioned as a national hub for sustainable R&D, the Centre will advance the scalable production of herbal biomass, enriched herbal extracts, and high-value phytochemicals while bridging the gap between laboratory discoveries and industrial applications. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Director General, CSIR & Secretary, DSIR, and Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, as Chief Guests; Shri Virendra R. Tiwari, Chairperson, National Biodiversity Authority, as Guest of Honour; along with Mr. Ajay Khanna, Managing Director, Herbalife International India Pvt. Ltd.; Prof. Ashwin Mahalingam, Dean (Alumni and Corporate Relations), IIT Madras; and Prof. Smita Srivastava, Head, Herbalife–IIT Madras Centre of Excellence on Plant Cell Fermentation Technology.

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6 May 2026

Tech Summit - Panel Discussion

As AI reshapes industries, the demand for future-ready talent is rising rapidly. As part of the IIT Madras Technology Summit 2026, the panel discussion on Skilling for the AI Economy: What Industry Needs from Academia focused on the urgent need to align education with evolving industry expectations.

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6 May 2026

Tech Summit - 2026 (Prof. Mohana Shankar)

What does it take to build healthcare technologies that reach millions? At the IIT Madras Tech Summit, Dr. Mohanasankar Sivaprakasam, Faculty Head of the Healthcare Technology Innovation Centre & Brain Centre, offered a glimpse into how IIT Madras is making it happen by bringing together over 150 engineers/doctors, supported by 60+ startups, 30 industry partners, and 20 hospitals, to turn research into real-world impact. The results speak for themselves: AI-powered eye screening and medical imaging technologies are now improving healthcare in countries across the world, while a mobile eye surgery unit has enabled more than 35,000 sight-restoring surgeries, taking quality care closer to those who need it most.

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9 Jul 2026

IndiGo - Aquamap

Water is one of the defining challenges of urban India. Cities like Chennai face the dual realities of water scarcity and flooding, making resilient water management more important than ever. To address this, IIT Madras, in partnership with #IndiGoReach, the CSR arm of IndiGo, is advancing the AquaMAP Center for Water Management and Policy, IIT Madras initiative to develop a comprehensive understanding of Chennai's urban water ecosystem. By studying drinking water, groundwater, wastewater, stormwater, and urban lakes as an interconnected system, the project is generating data-driven insights for sustainable water management.

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5 Aug 2026

SBI Foundation - Phase 2 of the Para-Athlete Sports Scholarship Programme.

Every athlete deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Building on the remarkable success of Phase 1, where supported para-athletes secured 70 medals across national and international competitions, IIT Madras, in partnership with SBI Foundation, is proud to launch Phase 2 of the Para-Athlete Sports Scholarship Programme. The programme will support 80 para-athletes across eight Paralympic disciplines with a monthly scholarship of ₹40,000, along with sports science-based performance assessments, nutrition guidance, and personalised support to help them excel on the global stage.

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3 Aug 2026

Excellence in Healthcare Award - Hyundai Hope for Cancer

We are delighted to share that the Hyundai Hope for Cancer (HHC) Programme, implemented at IIT Madras through the Hyundai Centre for Cancer Genomics with the generous CSR support of Hyundai Motor Company India Limited, has been honoured with the Excellence in Healthcare Award (Education Sector) at the FKCCI Global CSR & Sustainability Summit 2026. The recognition celebrates the programme's efforts to make cancer care more accessible through awareness initiatives, early screening, cutting-edge genomics research, and cancer cure treatment support for underserved paediatric cancer patients.

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Some of our Noteworthy projects via CSR funding

Discover impactful collaborations and innovations driven by IIT Madras.

Sutherland Scholarship Programme

Empowering Learner Through Acce ible Digital Education A need-ba ed cholar hip initiative enabling talented tudent from economically di advantaged background to pur ue the IIT Madra BS Degree Programme. The Challenge While the IIT Madra BS Degree Programme ha made quality higher education acce ible to learner acro India, financial con traint continue to prevent many de erving tudent from pur uing or completing their education. For tudent from low-income hou ehold , cour e regi tration fee often become a ignificant ob tacle, limiting their ability to build future-ready kill and acce opportunitie in emerging field . Vi ion The Sutherland Scholar hip Programme envi ion a future where financial limitation never prevent talented learner from acce ing quality education. By inve ting in de erving tudent , the initiative i nurturing future profe ional , innovator , and leader who will contribute to India' growing knowledge economy. The Initiative Through it CSR upport, Sutherland ha partnered with IIT Madra to provide cholar hip for tudent enrolled in the BS Degree Programme. The cholar hip i offered to Indian tudent from familie with an annual income below ₹5 lakh , enabling them to pur ue Foundation-level cour e without financial hard hip. By reducing the co t of education, the initiative empower tudent to focu on academic excellence while creating equitable acce to one of India' premier educational programme . Impact Since it launch, the programme ha upported 148 tudent , including 92 women and 56 men , acro India. With an inve tment of ₹50 lakh , the initiative ha enabled tudent to complete 1,184 cour e , with over ₹47.36 lakh already utili ed toward cholar hip . Beneficiarie repre ent diver e tate acro the country, demon trating the national reach of the IIT Madra BS programme. The cholar hip ha al o upported trong academic performance, with the majority of tudent maintaining CGPA above 7.0. Beneficiarie The programme primarily upport tudent from economically weaker and lower-middle-income familie , including children of grocery tore owner , mall bu ine owner , army per onnel, homemaker , and daily wage earner . For many recipient , the cholar hip ha reduced financial tre , enabled uninterrupted learning, and allowed them to concentrate on their tudie rather than educational expen e . Several beneficiarie al o hared that the upport helped them continue their education while ea ing the financial burden on their familie . Herbalife Scholar hip Programme Supporting Dream Through Inclu ive Higher Education A cholar hip initiative helping financially di advantaged tudent pur ue the IIT Madra BS Degree Programme with confidence and continuity. The Challenge Acro India, thou and of capable tudent a pire to earn an IIT degree while balancing financial re pon ibilitie at home. Many come from farming familie , daily-wage hou ehold , mall bu ine e , or ingle-income familie where the co t of higher education can delay or even prevent academic progre . En uring that the e learner receive financial upport i e ential to making quality education truly inclu ive. Vi ion The Herbalife Scholar hip Programme eek to create an inclu ive learning environment where every de erving tudent ha the opportunity to pur ue quality higher education, regardle of economic background. By inve ting in education today, the initiative i helping develop killed profe ional , re pon ible citizen , and future leader who will create po itive impact in their communitie . The Initiative Through it CSR partner hip with IIT Madra , Herbalife provide cholar hip to tudent enrolled in the BS Degree Programme who come from economically di advantaged background . The cholar hip enable tudent to pay cour e regi tration fee , continue their tudie without interruption, and focu on building kill that will improve their future employment pro pect . Beneficiarie come from diver e region of India, reflecting the programme' commitment to expanding educational opportunitie nationwide. Impact The cholar hip ha tran formed the educational journey of tudent from acro the country by removing one of their greate t barrier —financial uncertainty. Te timonial con i tently highlight that the upport ha enabled tudent to continue their tudie , reduce dependence on loan , avoid dropping academic term , and remain committed to completing their IIT Madra education. Beyond financial a i tance, the cholar hip ha trengthened tudent ' confidence, motivation, and belief in their future. Beneficiarie The programme upport tudent from familie earning le than ₹1 lakh annually, children of farmer , driver , electrician , ecurity guard , hopkeeper , and homemaker , a well a tudent who have lo t a parent or belong to economically weaker ection . For many recipient , the cholar hip ha made the difference between continuing their education and di continuing it due to financial con traint . Student repeatedly expre gratitude for the opportunity to pur ue an IIT Madra degree without placing additional financial pre ure on their familie .

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Making Chennai's Public Transport Safer

A Data-Driven Road Safety Initiative to Reduce Bu Accident through Re earch, Technology and Innovation The Challenge Public tran it bu e are the backbone of urban mobility, carrying million of commuter every day. Yet accident involving city bu e continue to po e ignificant ri k to pa enger , pede trian and road u er . Improving afety require more than reactive mea ure —it demand a cientific under tanding of driver behaviour, operating condition and accident pattern to develop targeted, evidence-ba ed intervention . Vi ion Thi initiative demon trate how re earch, data cience and collaborative innovation can work together to build afer, marter and more re ilient urban tran portation y tem . Beyond Chennai, the methodologie , technologie and intervention developed through the project can erve a a calable model for improving public tran port afety acro India. The Initiative Supported by Renault Ni an Technology & Bu ine Centre India (RNTBCI), IIT Madra launched a comprehen ive re earch programme to under tand and reduce accident involving Chennai' Metropolitan Tran port Corporation (MTC) bu e . The project combine large- cale accident analytic , driver health and behavioural a e ment , phy iological en ing, driving imulation and in-vehicle data collection to identify the factor influencing cra h ri k. By integrating hi torical accident record with real-time behavioural data, the initiative aim to develop practical intervention that improve public tran port afety. Driving Safer Mobility Through Re earch The project adopt a multidi ciplinary approach that bring together tran portation engineering, behavioural cience, artificial intelligence and human factor re earch. Key component include: Analy i of over five year of MTC accident record Randomly elected cohort of 600 bu driver for behavioural and health a e ment Driver urvey covering phy ical, p ychological and workplace factor Driving imulator experiment to evaluate ri k cenario Advanced en ing technologie including ECG, GSR, camera , accelerometer and gyro cope for real-world driver monitoring Data-driven model to recommend targeted afety intervention Extending Innovation Beyond Re earch To complement the re earch programme, IIT Madra launched Hack-cident , a nationwide innovation challenge inviting tudent , re earcher and indu try profe ional to develop calable road afety olution . The competition attracted 312 regi tered team , with promi ing idea progre ing through multiple evaluation round . The be t team received funding to prototype and implement practical olution capable of improving road afety in real-world environment . Expected Impact The initiative i creating a cientific framework for improving public tran port afety by enabling: Evidence-ba ed policie for accident reduction Better under tanding of driver behaviour and fatigue Technology-enabled afety monitoring Practical intervention for public tran port operator Innovation-driven olution with potential for deployment acro Indian citie By combining rigorou re earch with open innovation, the project ha the potential to tran form how citie under tand, predict and prevent public tran port accident .

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Technology-Based Interventions to Improve Road Safety in Bengaluru

Leveraging AI, Smart Infra tructure, and Data Analytic to Build Safer Urban Road A collaborative initiative between Mercede -Benz Re earch and Development India (MBRDI) and IIT Madra to deploy intelligent traffic technologie that enhance road afety, improve compliance, and create data-driven olution for afer mobility. The Challenge Rapid urbani ation and increa ing traffic volume have made Bengaluru' arterial road vulnerable to peeding, lane indi cipline, un afe pede trian cro ing , and ignal violation . Traditional enforcement method often truggle to provide continuou monitoring or generate actionable data, highlighting the need for technology-enabled intervention that improve road afety while upporting evidence-ba ed traffic management. Vi ion The initiative envi ion creating a calable model for mart road afety that combine engineering, artificial intelligence, and urban planning to reduce accident and improve mobility in Indian citie . By generating real-world evidence on the effectivene of technology-enabled intervention , IIT Madra aim to develop replicable framework that can upport afer, marter, and more u tainable tran portation y tem acro the country. The Initiative IIT Madra , in partner hip with Mercede -Benz Re earch and Development India (MBRDI), i implementing a comprehen ive road afety programme acro Bengaluru' Old Madra Road (OMR) and Airport Road corridor . The project combine AI-enabled urveillance camera , edge computing device , intelligent pede trian ignal , Variable Me age Sign (VMS) board , and cientifically de igned road marking to improve traffic di cipline, protect pede trian , and upport afer road infra tructure. The intervention have been continuou ly refined through field a e ment and clo e coordination with BBMP, NHAI, and traffic police authoritie to en ure they addre evolving on-ground condition . Technology Driving Safer Mobility The project integrate intelligent urveillance with infra tructure improvement to addre multiple road afety challenge . AI-powered camera y tem monitor peeding, lane violation , ignal jumping, parking violation , and pede trian movement, while rede igned junction , lane egregation, pede trian cro ing , Pelican ignal , and VMS board improve driver behaviour and pede trian afety. Rather than relying olely on enforcement, the initiative create a data-driven eco y tem that enable continuou monitoring, evidence-ba ed deci ion-making, and calable deployment acro urban road network . Implementation Progre Pha e I ha ucce fully deployed urveillance infra tructure acro key location on both OMR and Airport Road, with camera , edge device , and upporting equipment in talled at major junction and high-ri k tretche . Road marking de ign , vendor finali ation, and implementation planning have al o been completed, with Pha e II focu ing on Pelican pede trian ignal , VMS board , lane marking , and additional intelligent traffic infra tructure. Once in tallation are complete, the project will undertake before-and-after data collection and analy i to quantitatively mea ure improvement in traffic compliance and road afety outcome . Key Highlight Smart road afety intervention implemented acro Old Madra Road (OMR) and Airport Road corridor in Bengaluru. AI-enabled urveillance y tem deployed for peed, lane, ignal, parking, and pede trian violation monitoring . Intelligent infra tructure include Pelican pede trian ignal , Variable Me age Sign (VMS) board , edge computing device , and cientifically de igned road marking . Collaboration with BBMP, NHAI, and Bengaluru Traffic Police to en ure practical and u tainable implementation. Data-driven before-and-after impact a e ment planned to evaluate improvement in traffic behaviour and road afety.

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Commercial Driver Rating System (CDRS)

Building a Safer, Smarter and More Accountable Commercial Tran port Eco y tem A collaborative initiative to develop India' fir t data-driven Commercial Driver Rating Sy tem that improve road afety, enhance driver welfare, and e tabli he national tandard for commercial mobility. The Challenge Commercial driver form the backbone of India' logi tic and tran port ector, yet they operate under demanding condition marked by long working hour , tre ful traffic environment , inadequate upport y tem , and incon i tent regulatory over ight. Today, there i no tandardized, objective framework to evaluate driving behaviour, incentivize afe practice , or help fleet operator and policymaker make informed deci ion . A a re ult, road afety, driver well-being, and operational efficiency continue to uffer. Vi ion The Commercial Driver Rating Sy tem envi ion a future where every commercial driver in India i a e ed through fair, tran parent, and technology-enabled tandard that reward afe driving and encourage continuou kill development. By building the digital infra tructure for nationwide adoption, the initiative eek to tran form road afety, trengthen the logi tic eco y tem, and e tabli h India a a global leader in intelligent and re pon ible mobility. The Initiative IIT Madra , in partner hip with Daimler , i developing a Commercial Driver Rating Sy tem (CDRS) a fir t-of-it -kind digital platform that u e martphone data, vehicle en or , behavioural analytic , and artificial intelligence to objectively a e commercial driving performance. By combining real-world driving data with advanced modelling technique , the project aim to create a tran parent, tandardized driver rating framework that can be adopted acro the commercial tran port eco y tem. The initiative al o eek to e tabli h a Digital Public Infra tructure (DPI) compri ing national data tandard , ecure data management, and interoperable technology for large- cale implementation. Innovation The project goe beyond traditional fleet monitoring by integrating behavioural cience, en or technologie , and data analytic to under tand the multiple factor that influence driving performance. It will define tandardized Driver Performance Indicator (DPI ), develop a comprehen ive driver rating core, and create a national databa e of commercial driving behaviour. The re ulting platform ha the potential to become a tru ted benchmark for commercial licen ing, in urance a e ment, recruitment, fleet management, and evidence-ba ed policymaking. Beneficiarie The Commercial Driver Rating Sy tem i de igned to create value acro the entire tran port eco y tem: Commercial Driver benefit through objective performance recognition, incentive for afe driving, and improved employment opportunitie . Fleet Operator gain reliable in ight into driver performance, enabling afer operation and better fleet management. Driving In titute can certify driver u ing tandardized performance metric , improving workforce quality. Government and Regulator receive high-quality data to trengthen road afety policie and regulatory enforcement. In urance Provider and Logi tic Companie can make informed ri k a e ment ba ed on tandardized driver rating . Society benefit through afer road , fewer accident , and a more efficient commercial tran port y tem. Expected Impact The project aim to e tabli h India' fir t univer al Commercial Driver Rating Sy tem upported by tandardized data format , Driver Performance Indicator , and a national commercial driver databa e. By promoting re pon ible driving behaviour and enabling data-driven deci ion-making acro the tran port ector, the initiative ha the potential to ignificantly reduce road accident , improve working condition for commercial driver , and ave thou and of live every year.

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Device Engineering Labs (DEL)

Tran forming Rural Cla room into Innovation Laboratorie An IIT Madra initiative empowering rural government chool tudent through hand -on STEM education, de ign thinking, and digital manufacturing. The Challenge For many tudent in rural government chool , cience i taught primarily through textbook , leaving little opportunity to experiment, build, or under tand how technology work in everyday life. Limited acce to modern laboratorie and emerging technologie re trict curio ity, creativity, and expo ure to engineering a a career. Bridging thi gap require learning environment where tudent can explore, que tion, and create through experience rather than memorization. Vi ion The Device Engineering Lab envi ion a future where every child—irre pective of geography or ocio-economic background—ha acce to world-cla experiential STEM education. By embedding innovation, de ign thinking, and digital manufacturing into chool education, IIT Madra aim to in pire the next generation of engineer , inventor , and entrepreneur who will hape India' technological future. The Initiative The Teach to Learn initiative at IIT Madra e tabli hed Device Engineering Lab (DEL) in rural government chool acro Tamil Nadu to bring experiential STEM education directly into cla room . Student learn by di mantling and rea embling everyday device , under tanding engineering principle through hand -on exploration, while al o gaining practical kill in computer-aided de ign and 3D printing. The programme nurture curio ity, problem- olving, and a culture of innovation from an early age. Building Future Innovator Over two year , the programme reached more than 1,200 tudent acro 10 government chool , guiding them through progre ively advanced engineering concept . Student explored the inner working of common device uch a binocular , tetho cope , weighing cale , electric iron , and hair dryer while learning to de ign and manufacture their own model u ing indu try- tandard 3D printing tool . The initiative al o trengthened u tainability through a "Train the Trainer" programme at IIT Madra , equipping educator with the kill to deliver hand -on STEM education independently. Impact The Device Engineering Lab have tran formed the way tudent engage with cience—moving from pa ive learning to active experimentation. Through collaborative project , critical thinking exerci e , and real-world engineering challenge , tudent developed confidence, technical kill , and creative problem- olving abilitie . Beyond chool , the initiative expanded it reach through peciali ed work hop and a 3D Printing Conference that introduced tudent , teacher , and young entrepreneur to the educational, entrepreneurial, and livelihood opportunitie enabled by additive manufacturing technologie . Key Highlight 10 rural government chool equipped with Device Engineering Lab 1,200+ tudent engaged acro two year (Grade VIII & IX) 18- e ion tructured curriculum combining engineering fundamental and 3D printing 10 trainer from three tate trained at IIT Madra through a dedicated capacity-building programme Regional 3D Printing Conference promoting innovation, entrepreneur hip, and manufacturing kill among chool and ITI tudent

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Titan Centre for Innovation in Digital Health

Advancing Affordable Healthcare through AI, Medical Imaging and Digital Innovation A CSR partner hip between Titan Company Limited and IIT Madra to develop next-generation digital healthcare technologie that improve diagno i , acce ibility, and patient outcome . The Challenge Healthcare y tem today face growing demand for early di ea e detection, affordable diagno tic , and equitable acce to quality care. While advance in artificial intelligence, medical imaging, and digital technologie have tran formed healthcare globally, many innovative olution remain inacce ible due to high co t and limited infra tructure. Bridging the gap between cutting-edge re earch and real-world clinical adoption i e ential to delivering calable healthcare olution that reach every ection of ociety. Vi ion The Titan Centre for Innovation in Digital Health envi ion a future where advanced healthcare technologie are acce ible, affordable, and impactful for all. By combining IIT Madra ' re earch excellence with Titan' commitment to ocial impact, the Centre eek to create indigenou digital health olution that tran form clinical practice, empower healthcare profe ional , and improve the quality of life for million . The Initiative Through it Corporate Social Re pon ibility (CSR) initiative, Titan Company Limited ha partnered with IIT Madra to e tabli h the Titan Centre for Innovation in Digital Health . The Centre bring together re earcher , clinician , engineer , and indu try expert to develop affordable, technology-driven healthcare olution that combine artificial intelligence, medical imaging, data cience, and biomedical engineering. The Centre upport interdi ciplinary re earch, technology development, tran lational innovation, and capacity building to create olution that can move eamle ly from laboratory re earch to clinical practice, ultimately improving healthcare delivery acro India. Driving Innovation in Digital Healthcare The Centre focu e on developing technologie that make healthcare more acce ible, accurate, and affordable through innovation uch a : AI-a i ted di ea e detection and diagno i Advanced medical imaging and image analytic Digital health platform and clinical deci ion upport y tem Biomedical data analytic and predictive healthcare Tran lational re earch that enable deployment in ho pital and healthcare y tem By integrating engineering excellence with medical experti e, the Centre accelerate the development of practical healthcare technologie capable of addre ing India' evolving healthcare need . Beneficiarie The initiative create long-term value acro the healthcare eco y tem by benefiting: Patient , through earlier diagno i , improved treatment pathway , and affordable healthcare technologie . Doctor and healthcare profe ional , by providing AI-enabled clinical deci ion upport tool . Re earcher , faculty, and tudent , through interdi ciplinary re earch opportunitie and advanced healthcare innovation. Ho pital and healthcare in titution , through calable digital health olution that improve efficiency and patient care. Society at large , by trengthening India' capabilitie in indigenou medical technology development and digital healthcare innovation. Expected Impact The Titan Centre aim to accelerate the tran lation of re earch into impactful healthcare olution that improve patient outcome while reducing the co t of diagno i and treatment. By fo tering collaboration between engineering, medicine, and indu try, the Centre will contribute to building a robu t eco y tem for digital health innovation, enabling India to develop calable technologie that addre both national and global healthcare challenge .

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Building India's Future Data Centre Workforce

Empowering STEM Student with Indu try-Ready Skill in Data Centre Operation and Critical Digital Infra tructure A collaborative CSR initiative by Vertiv, IIT Madra , and IIT Madra Pravartak to trengthen India' digital talent eco y tem. The Challenge India' digital economy i expanding at an unprecedented pace, driven by the rapid growth of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data centre , and digital ervice . A digital infra tructure continue to cale, there i an increa ing demand for profe ional equipped with peciali ed kill in data centre operation , infra tructure management, thermal and power y tem , and predictive maintenance. Bridging the gap between academic education and indu try-ready experti e i e ential to building a future-ready workforce that can upport India' digital tran formation. Vi ion The IIT Madra –Vertiv partner hip envi ion building a future-ready workforce capable of upporting India' rapidly evolving digital infra tructure. By combining world-cla academic experti e, indu try knowledge, and hand -on learning, the initiative aim to bridge the gap between education and employment, enabling tudent to become innovator and killed profe ional who will power the next generation of data centre and critical digital infra tructure. The Initiative Through it Corporate Social Re pon ibility (CSR) programme, Vertiv , in partner hip with IIT Madra and IIT Madra Pravartak Technologie Foundation , ha launched a comprehen ive up killing initiative to prepare tudent for career in the data centre indu try. The programme will train over 2,000 STEM tudent through a 35-hour elf-paced online cour e covering the fundamental of data centre operation and maintenance. From thi cohort, 160 high-performing tudent will be elected for an inten ive five-day immer ive programme at the IIT Madra campu , combining cla room learning with practical, indu try-oriented training. The curriculum ha been de igned to enhance employability by integrating theoretical knowledge with hand -on learning aligned with real-world indu try requirement . Preparing Talent for the Digital Economy The programme equip participant with experti e in key area that underpin modern digital infra tructure, including: Data centre operation and maintenance Critical power and thermal management Remote monitoring and predictive maintenance Be t practice in operational efficiency and reliability Indu try ca e tudie and practical demon tration By combining academic excellence with indu try experience, the initiative prepare tudent to meet the evolving demand of India' fa t-growing digital infra tructure ector. Beneficiarie The initiative i de igned to create la ting impact acro the digital eco y tem by benefiting: Over 2,000 STEM tudent , who will gain peciali ed knowledge and indu try-relevant kill in data centre operation . 160 elected participant , who will receive advanced experiential training at IIT Madra . Indu try employer , through acce to a pipeline of killed, job-ready profe ional . India' digital infra tructure eco y tem , by addre ing the growing demand for qualified talent in critical infra tructure management. The broader economy , through trengthened workforce capacity that upport the nation' digital tran formation and AI-driven growth. Expected Impact The initiative eek to create a new generation of profe ional equipped to manage and operate critical digital infra tructure. By fo tering collaboration between academia and indu try, it will enhance tudent employability, trengthen India' talent pipeline for the data centre ector, and contribute to the u tainable growth of the country' digital economy. The programme al o erve a a calable model for indu try-led kill development in emerging technology domain . Partner hip Thi initiative bring together Vertiv , a global leader in critical digital infra tructure, IIT Madra , and IIT Madra Pravartak Technologie Foundation to create a u tainable model for indu try-academia collaboration. Together, the partner are nurturing talent, trengthening employability, and upporting India' ambition to become a global leader in digital infra tructure and emerging technologie .

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AI4Bharat – Advancing Inclusive AI for India’s Linguistic Diversity

Overview AI4Bharat , an initiative of Indian In titute of Technology Madra , i a pioneering re earch lab focu ed on building open- ource Artificial Intelligence olution for Indian language . E tabli hed with the vi ion of bridging the digital divide, AI4Bharat i working toward making AI acce ible to all Indian —regardle of language barrier . It work pan critical domain uch a machine tran lation, peech recognition, text-to- peech, tran literation, and large language model (LLM ) , all tailored to India’ multilingual eco y tem. CSR Vi ion & Societal Relevance AI4Bharat operate at the inter ection of technology and ocial impact , aligning trongly with CSR prioritie uch a : Digital inclu ion Equitable acce to technology Pre ervation and promotion of regional language Public digital infra tructure development By creating open data et , model , and tool a digital public good , the initiative enable tartup , government , and in titution to build language-fir t olution for million of under erved citizen . Key Initiative & Program 1. Open-Source Language AI Eco y tem AI4Bharat ha developed tate-of-the-art model uch a : IndicBERT, IndicBART (LLM ) IndicTran (machine tran lation) IndicWav2Vec & IndicWhi per ( peech recognition) The e tool upport all 22 cheduled Indian language , enabling calable adoption acro ector . 2. National-Scale Data Infra tructure (Bha hini Mi ion) A part of India’ Digital India Bha hini initiative , AI4Bharat i leading large- cale data collection and annotation effort : Multi-language data et for peech, text, and tran lation Open infra tructure for AI re earch and deployment Thi effort trengthen India’ AI overeignty and lingui tic inclu ivity . 3. Gra root Data Collection & Employment AI4Bharat’ nationwide program involve: Data collection from hundred of di trict Collaboration with tran lator , annotator , and voice arti t Thi create employment opportunitie while pre erving lingui tic diver ity . Financial Contribution (CSR / Philanthropy) ₹36 Crore Grant from Nilekani Philanthropie to e tabli h the Nilekani Centre at AI4Bharat ~₹70 Crore Total Commitment (multi-year philanthropic funding) upporting long-term AI re earch and infra tructure The e contribution highlight trong HNI-led CSR and philanthropic backing for building digital public good . Non-Financial Impact Metric Scale of Data & Re earch 15,000+ hour of tran cribed peech data being collected acro India Coverage acro 400+ di trict Support for 22 Indian language Language & AI Infra tructure 2.2 million+ tran lation pair in multilingual data et Development of multiple tate-of-the-art AI model acro NLP and peech Human Capital & Eco y tem 100+ tran lator and annotator contributing to data et creation Collaboration acro academia, indu try, tartup , and government Technology Impact AI model powering public digital platform and language tool in India Enabling tartup and enterpri e to build Indic-language application CSR Impact Narrative AI4Bharat repre ent a hift from technology for profit → technology for public good . It open- ource approach en ure that: A farmer can acce government cheme in their native language A tudent can learn without Engli h being a barrier A citizen can interact with digital ervice eamle ly By addre ing lingui tic inequality , AI4Bharat i unlocking inclu ive digital tran formation at cale . Conclu ion AI4Bharat tand a a model CSR-aligned initiative where philanthropy, re earch, and public impact converge . With trong financial backing and mea urable ocietal outcome , it i not ju t building AI y tem but building the lingui tic backbone of India’ digital future .

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IDBI Bank – IIT Madras Secure Systems Lab (I2SSL)

The partner hip between IDBI Bank and the Secure Sy tem Lab at IIT Madra i a corporate ocial re pon ibility initiative focu ed on advancing re earch in cyber ecurity, ecure computing, and digital tru t. The collaboration upport the development of technologie and re earch infra tructure that trengthen the ecurity and reliability of digital y tem u ed acro ector uch a banking, public ervice , and digital identity platform . Through thi initiative, the Secure Sy tem Lab conduct re earch in area uch a ecure authentication y tem , tru ted proce or architecture , malware analy i , and automated ecurity evaluation. The program al o promote education, knowledge haring, and community engagement in cyber ecurity through work hop , event , and collaborative platform . Re earch Initiative The program upport multiple re earch initiative aimed at trengthening cyber ecurity and ecure computing y tem . One key effort focu e on enhancing Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication by integrating blockchain technology to create a tamper-re i tant and privacy-protected framework for digital identity verification. Another initiative work on de igning ecure proce or architecture that protect application even if the operating y tem i compromi ed. In thi approach, application code remain encrypted in memory and i decrypted only during execution, helping afeguard en itive data while maintaining normal y tem functionality. The program al o develop a platform for malware analy i and data collection, enabling re earcher to tudy maliciou oftware behavior and improve threat detection and prevention trategie . Additionally, the initiative upport the development of automated tool that help evaluate oftware y tem for potential ecurity vulnerabilitie , promoting tronger ecurity practice and improving overall oftware reliability. Education and Outreach In addition to re earch activitie , the initiative actively upport education and community engagement in cyber ecurity. The Secure Sy tem Lab organize event , work hop , and di cu ion that bring together re earcher , tudent , and indu try expert to hare knowledge and explore emerging ecurity challenge . Activitie conducted under thi program include technical work hop on topic uch a blockchain technologie , di cu ion on re ilient and ecure autonomou y tem , and cyber ecurity puzzle challenge de igned to engage and educate tudent . The initiative al o upport conference , hackathon , and collaborative platform that encourage innovation and practical problem- olving in cyber ecurity. The e event provide valuable opportunitie for tudent and re earcher to interact with expert , gain expo ure to real-world ecurity challenge , and develop practical kill in ecure y tem de ign and analy i . Broader Impact The IDBI Bank – IIT Madra Secure Sy tem Lab initiative highlight the role of corporate ocial re pon ibility in upporting advanced re earch that benefit ociety. By inve ting in ecure computing technologie and cyber ecurity education, the program contribute to trengthening digital tru t and protecting critical digital infra tructure. The collaboration not only advance technological re earch but al o help develop the next generation of cyber ecurity profe ional through hand -on learning, interdi ciplinary collaboration, and knowledge haring. Overall, the initiative demon trate how indu try–academic partner hip can drive innovation and create olution that enhance the ecurity and re ilience of modern digital eco y tem .

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Message from the Dean

Prof. Ashwin Mahalingam

Department of Civil Engineering
Dean, Alumni & Corporate Relations — IIT Madras

IIT Madras is poised to attain great heights. There are several interdisciplinary initiatives that IITM is undertaking in areas such as sustainability, healthcare and technology...

What our CSR Champions say about us

IIT Madras is engaged in remarkable research, technology-driven initiatives that have a significant environmental and social impact, while also fostering innovation. These efforts align perfectly with our honorable PM's 'Make in India' campaign, offering excellent CSR synergies for progressive corporates aiming to create lasting change. Our partnership with IIT Madras on futuristic projects like 5G and Quantum exemplifies our ambition to bring the most innovative, breakthrough solutions and invest in capabilities early on to stay ahead of the curve.

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SocIITy is IIT Madras' official Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) platform that serves as a strategic bridge between corporations and high-impact, technology-driven social innovation projects. As the institutionally backed platform of one of India's premier research institutions, it facilitates IIT Madras's meaningful partnerships with industries across the world. It ensures corporate CSR funds are channeled into cutting-edge research and development initiatives that address critical societal challenges across 10 key domains, including healthcare, education, sustainability, and agriculture.

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IIT Madras, through SocIITy, publishes socially relevant research projects, effectively matching them with corporate partners whose CSR objectives align with these initiatives, and ensuring transparent deployment of funds with impactful outcomes. What distinguishes IIT Madras in this initiative is its unique positioning at the intersection of world-class academic research, proven technological innovation, and social impact, ensuring that every rupee invested translates into scalable, sustainable solutions that create lasting change while meeting regulatory CSR requirements with complete tax benefits.

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IIT Madras operates across ten strategic focus areas: Agriculture & Soil, Education & Skill Development, Energy & Sustainability, Environment & Climate Change, Healthcare & Medical Technology, Heritage, Sanitation & Waste Management, Urban Housing & Infrastructure, Water, and Women Empowerment. These domains collectively address all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and align with national priorities like Make in India and Swachh Bharat. The interdisciplinary nature allows integrated solutions.

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IIT Madras welcomes diverse partners via SocIITy, including large corporations fulfilling CSR mandates, corporate foundations, SMEs and MSMEs, strategic grantmakers, and industry consortiums seeking technology-driven social impact. Organizations of all sizes can participate, while large corporations might fund entire research centers, and smaller enterprises can support targeted scholarships, equipment, or co-fund projects with other companies.

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Reach out through the SocIITy website or contact the Alumni and Corporate Relations office at IIT Madras. Share your CSR goals, budget, preferred impact areas, and desired outcomes; the team will present curated project opportunities from IIT Madras’s research portfolio that align with your objectives. They handle everything from proposal customization and legal documentation to fund transfer mechanisms and launch planning.

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Funds are allocated to rigorously vetted research and technology projects under IIT Madras’s institutional framework via SocIITy, ensuring academic excellence and social relevance. Each project undergoes faculty expert review with clear milestones, deliverables, and timelines established upfront. Corporate partners receive regular progress reports featuring quantitative and qualitative assessments of impact aligned with UN SDG indicators.

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Impact is measured through predefined KPIs established at project inception and tracked through SocIITy. The platform employs milestone-based progress reviews featuring quantitative metrics and qualitative assessments of social transformation. Its track record of deploying ₹540+ crores across 300+ partnerships demonstrates proven accountability and measurable impact delivery.

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Corporate partners gain 100% tax exemption without limits on donations while engaging through SocIITy. Additional advantages include access to IIT Madras’s research ecosystem, co-creation with faculty and students, brand association with a top-ranked institution, comprehensive impact reporting, and authentic social impact across all 17 UN SDGs.

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Yes. SocIITy comprehensively addresses all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through its diverse project portfolio spanning ten strategic focus areas. Projects often address multiple SDGs simultaneously, enabling strong alignment with global sustainability frameworks.

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What is SocIITy?

How does IIT Madras simplify research collaborations through SocIITy?

What are IIT Madras’ focus areas for partnerships?

Who all can partner with IIT Madras in Research and Development?

How can a corporate/company start a partnership with IIT Madras?

How are funds allocated among projects?

How is the impact of IIT Madras’ CSR projects measured and reported?

What tax benefits and strategic advantages do corporate partners receive?

Does IIT Madras strive to cover all the SDGs through its projects?

I would like to know more about SocIITy!