The lab will house a High-Performance Computing (HPC) facility and is designed to democratise access to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to students and researchers. | Image for representation
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Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Bengaluru, a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), in partnership with IBM, has opened an IBM–MIT AI Lab, MAHE Intelligence GPU (MIG), ON its Bengaluru campus to accelerate and democratise AI skills.The lab will house a High-Performance Computing (HPC) facility and is designed to democratise access to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to students and researchers. It will provide advanced AI computing resources, research infrastructure, and digital skilling opportunities to students, researchers, and institutions across India.Powered by advanced GPU-enabled computing infrastructure, AI Lab is expected to support cutting-edge research in machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, computer vision, natural language processing, cybersecurity, healthcare, intelligent systems and data analytics. The facility can simultaneously support 30 high-performance computing workloads. It will also provide faculty members, researchers, innovators and students with world-class computational resources to develop next-generation AI solutions.Beyond enabling advanced research, AI Lab has been envisioned as a collaborative platform/hub that bridges academia and industry. It is also expected to support industry-sponsored projects, interdisciplinary research, faculty development programmes, student innovation, hackathons, internships, startup incubation and collaborative technology development.Through IBM SkillsBuild, IBM’s free technology education program, MIT in Bengaluru will establish an AI Learning Initiative. The programme would offer AI awareness workshops, immersive bootcamps, hands-on training in AI and Machine Learning. The Lab was inaugurated by Madhu Veeraraghavan, Pro Vice-Chancellor, MAHE Bengaluru, and Nisha Gopinath, vice-president, Human Resources, IBM India and South Asia.Priyank Kharge, Minister for Home, IT & BT, e-Governance, Government of Karnataka, said that by providing access to advanced AI infrastructure, hands-on learning, and resources, the lab will empower students and researchers to accelerate innovation and develop AI-driven solutions that address societal challenges and contribute to inclusive growth.Dr. Veeraraghavan said AI must become an enabler for everyone, not just a privileged few. “AI Lab reflects our commitment to combining world-class research with social impact by expanding access to AI education, fostering innovation and preparing learners for an AI-driven future,” he added.Sandip Patel, managing director, IBM India and South Asia said, “India stands at a pivotal moment in its AI journey, with the talent, innovation ecosystem, and digital foundations to lead the next wave of global AI innovation.’’ Published - August 13, 2026 09:32 pm IST
