Cisco and IIT Delhi Unveil AI and Cybersecurity Hub to Drive Innovation
Cisco and IIT Delhi have launched the Cisco Technology Hub on AI and Cybersecurity to advance research, workforce development, and ecosystem collaboration in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
The hub is a collaborative initiative established under a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two entities. It brings together Cisco's technology expertise and IIT Delhi's academic capabilities to support research, talent development, and collaboration with government, industry, and academia.
The Technology Hub will focus on advancing both fundamental and applied research in AI and cybersecurity while supporting knowledge exchange and innovation. It will offer grants and fellowships for PhD and MTech students, establish a Chair of Excellence, and facilitate joint research projects with Cisco's global research teams.
Cisco President Daisy Chittilapilly said, 'Strong collaboration between academia, industry, and government is critical to driving innovation across India. Our partnership with IIT Delhi brings together research and technology expertise to advance frontier AI research and develop secure solutions for real-world challenges in AI and cybersecurity.'