Samsung partners with VTU to offer training programme in AI, IoT

Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) inaugurated upskilling initiative for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) at the public state university Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). Called the Samsung Innovation Campus programme, it will train 1,100 undergraduate students across Karnataka and help them become employable.

The two entities signed a memorandum of understanding to equip students with skills in these technologies and contribute to the growth of Karnataka’s technology ecosystem. The programme will be facilitated by experts with access to Samsung Innovation Campus content in the domains of AI and IoT, this initiative will focus on instructor-led training for undergraduate students pursuing BE and B.Tech degrees. 

Beyond technical competency development, students will be mentored on the entire ideation process, problem-solving methodologies, and while participating in the state level hackathons. 

“Our partnership with VTU is a stepping stone towards creating an innovation centre that brings out the potential of the youth. This collaboration will not only enhance technical capabilities in young students but will also make them industry-ready. We are optimistic that through the programme, SSIR will foster innovation and instill an entrepreneurial mindset amongst aspiring engineers,” said Balajee Sowrirajan, Corporate EVP & MD, Samsung Semiconductor India Research.

In February 2023, Samsung partnered with the Karnataka government to offer skill training in artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT) to more than a thousand students and teachers in the state. This collaboration between Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) and the department of collegiate and technical education (Karnataka government) was expected to benefit 37 polytechnic colleges in 30 districts of the state. 

Later in October last year, SSIR collaborated with Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, to establish a Quantum Technology Lab. This collaboration aimed to provide research and training opportunities to faculty members and students pursuing higher education in fields such as physics, engineering, computer science, and mathematics.