Mahindra University inks MoU with Tech Mahindra to set up lab for metaverse, quantum computing

Tech Mahindra already has 10 makers labs across the world and the new unit at Mahindra University will be the 11th facility globally and second in Hyderabad.

Mahindra University has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Tech Mahindra to set up a new 'Makers Lab' for research and development in quantum computing, explainable artificial intelligence and Metaverse. It must be noted that Tech Mahindra already has 10 makers labs across the world and the new unit at Mahindra University will be the 11th facility globally and second in Hyderabad.

While emphasising the need to focus on the development of quantum computing, Tech Mahindra MD and CEO CP Gurnani said, "the industry is looking at data explosion with growth in cloud computing, data centres and 5G driving the change in the present computing system."

"I think the basics of quantum computing is quantum physics. Quantum physics clearly shows that there is always this inflection point and then after that, either the current hardware or the quant developers will be able to suddenly create magic. My only personal belief is that the pressure on the systems will come in because of the data explosion," he said, as reported by ETTech.

Speaking on the occasion, Mahindra University Vice Chancellor Yajulu Medury said that "one of the best things about the MoU is that it is an academia-industry collaboration."

"We have a lot of faculty in quantum physics, AI area, etc but this is actually work getting channelized into the forefront of industry-driven areas. Whether you talk about quantum computing, 5G, our faculty is now able to work with Tech Mahindra Makers Lab and other people and look at various ways of actually taking more industry-oriented work," Medury said.

"As a part of the partnership, the students of Mahindra University will get an opportunity to work on intellectual properties made within the Makers Lab and get deployed in R&D projects on the campus," he added.

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