VTU, Google Enter Academic Agreement to Boost AI Skills and Campus Placements

Key facts

• Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) signed an MoU with Google to provide AI content and training for its students and faculty.
• Google will charge Rs 350 per student, which is covered under the existing consortium library fees with no extra cost this year.
• The training programme covers AI skills, cloud computing, data science, cybersecurity, and faculty skill development.
• VTU is launching a cloud-based Simulation Enabled Experiential Learning platform for hands-on experience through advanced simulations.
• An incubation centre for electric vehicles is planned for students in Mysuru, with land provided by the government.
• Qualcomm, through Stem Lore Innovators LLP, will provide long-term education in AI, product prototyping, embedded systems, and IoT, and a centre of excellence in Edge AI will be established.