Press Release Overview
On September 28, 2026, Tata Consultancy Services (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting and business solutions, announced a collaboration with the Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM), Kolkata, to establish an Artificial Intelligence‑focused Centre of Excellence (CoE). The partnership is framed as a two‑year engagement aimed at strengthening the interface between classroom learning, AI‑led research and industry application.
Objectives and Activities
The AI CoE will serve as a platform for applied learning, research, experimentation and innovation. Planned activities include AI‑focused workshops, faculty development programmes, student learning and skill‑based certification initiatives, joint research and proof‑of‑concept projects, and the development of industry‑relevant AI use cases. Students will have opportunities to work on active projects under the mentorship of TCS professionals and to participate in hackathons, innovation challenges and knowledge‑sharing initiatives.
Executive Statements
Abhijit Niyogi, Vice President & Business Head – Retail, Europe, TCS, stated that the collaboration aims to create a bridge between academic talent, research capabilities and TCS’s industry experience, fostering an ecosystem where students and faculty can experiment, innovate and develop solutions with practical relevance. Prof. Dr. Satyajit Chakrabarti, Director of IEM, highlighted that the Centre will enable deeper engagement with emerging technologies, applied research and real‑world problem‑solving, creating an important bridge between academic ideas and large‑scale industry application.
About Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM)
Established in 1989, IEM Kolkata is an institution focused on engineering, technology, management and applied education. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes, emphasizing industry‑oriented learning, innovation, research and professional development. The institute has built academic and industry linkages to provide students exposure to emerging technologies and evolving workplace requirements.
About Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
TCS is a global technology company and part of the Tata Group. It provides IT services, consulting and business solutions to organisations across industries and geographies. TCS works with enterprises on technology transformation, digital innovation, artificial intelligence, cloud, data and other emerging technologies, while also investing in talent development, research and innovation.
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