IIT Delhi and Cisco Unveil AI and Cybersecurity Research Hub

IIT Delhi and global technology major Cisco have joined forces to launch a dedicated Technology Hub focused on advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity research. The three-year partnership aims to bring together cutting-edge research, industry expertise, and government collaboration to build a future-ready digital workforce.

The hub will support both fundamental and applied research in AI and cybersecurity, with grants and fellowships planned for PhD and MTech students. A Chair of Excellence will also be established to support research projects aligned with the hub's objectives.

'This collaboration builds on the Institute's commitment to promoting knowledge exchange and co-creation with industry partners,' said Prof Jayant Jain, Dean (Corporate Relations), IIT Delhi.

The Cisco Technology Hub on AI and Cybersecurity aims to emerge as a leading centre for research, innovation, and talent development in the Indo-Pacific region. It will work with government stakeholders on digital frameworks, security standards, and strategic guidelines while developing solutions to real-world challenges and emerging cyber threats.