Chennai: Indian Institute of Technology Madras organised Industry Conclave 2022 recently to showcase the cutting-edge research and innovations of the institute to the government, industry and corporate firms.

A virtual space dedicated to exhibiting research projects, start-ups, and projects from the Institute’s Center for Innovation (CFI) and other projects was also created for the occasion.

The objective of the conclave was to bridge the gap between industry and academia and facilitate Institute collaborations with industries for research projects, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, and start-ups. This event was also intended to help IIT Madras students and researchers gain an industry perspective.

An industry-relevant competition was also held for IIT Madras students, which served as an essential starting point for their venture into the professional sector.

Participating in the event virtually, Dr Gulshan Rai, Chief Information Officer, Prime Minister’s Office, said, ‘From the perspective of cybersecurity, the collaborations between academics, industry and government play an important role in resolving the weak infrastructure of digital frameworks.’