Industry Partnerships Powering Innovation
At CIE, our industry partnerships drive transformative outcomes, bridging academia and industry to create real-world impact. Collaborations with global leaders like Intel, Cisco, and HCL Tech have empowered students to deliver cutting-edge solutions and launch successful ventures.
Partnership Impact and Featured Success Stories
Real partnerships, real results. Discover how global industry leaders like Intel, Cisco, and HCL Tech have achieved breakthrough success through collaboration with CIE, creating measurable impact across innovation, talent development, and startup growth.
Intel
Partnership Story
Since 2018, Intel has partnered with CIE through the CPIP initiative. In 2024, five student teams, mentored by Intel experts, developed AI/ML solutions for Retail, FinTech, and Healthcare, delivering results in just six weeks—a process that typically takes months for Intel's own teams.
"This remarkable efficiency highlights the caliber of PES University students and the value of industry mentorship."
— Intel Development Team
Key Impact
- Delivered AI/ML projects in 6 weeks vs months for Intel teams
- Enhanced student skills in AI/ML through industry mentorship
- Provided Intel with rapid prototyping and innovative solutions
- Published in IEEE Educon 2021 paper
Intel
Partnership Story
Since 2018, Intel has partnered with CIE through the CPIP initiative. In 2024, five student teams, mentored by Intel experts, developed AI/ML solutions for Retail, FinTech, and Healthcare, delivering results in just six weeks—a process that typically takes months for Intel's own teams.
"This remarkable efficiency highlights the caliber of PES University students and the value of industry mentorship."
— Intel Development Team
Key Impact
- Delivered AI/ML projects in 6 weeks vs months for Intel teams
- Enhanced student skills in AI/ML through industry mentorship
- Provided Intel with rapid prototyping and innovative solutions
- Published in IEEE Educon 2021 paper
Cisco ThingQbator
Partnership Story
In Cohort 6, eight PES University teams ranked among the top 20 from over 1,050 applications nationwide. NeuRoar secured a top 10 position and ₹5 Lakh in incubation support for their assistive technology project supporting neurodivergent individuals.
"This achievement underscores CIE's ability to nurture socially impactful startups."
— Cisco ThingQbator Program
Key Impact
- NeuRoar secured ₹5 Lakh for assistive technology development
- Eight teams in top 20 nationwide from 1,050+ applications
- Seven additional startups addressing societal challenges
- Diverse innovation across multiple domains
Greenifly
Partnership Story
Greenifly began as a capstone project under CIE's mentorship and scaled into a funded venture with support from PESU Venture Labs (PVL). Specializing in multispectral and spray drones for NPK analysis, they achieve 98-99% accuracy in agricultural diagnostics.
"Showcased CIE's role in transforming student ideas into market-ready solutions."
— PESU Venture Labs
Key Impact
- Scaled from capstone project to PVL-funded startup
- 98-99% accuracy in agricultural diagnostics
- Targeting global markets including coffee, tea, and rice sectors
- Demonstrated transformation from student idea to market-ready solution
HCL Tech
Partnership Story
PES University signed an MoU with HCL Tech to advance academic and industry-oriented skills in next-generation technologies. This collaboration focuses on joint research, industry-led workshops, and internship opportunities in AI, semiconductors, and digital technologies.
"By bridging academia and industry, this partnership equips students with the skills needed for Industry 4.0 challenges."
— HCL Tech Partnership Team
Key Impact
- Launched joint research in AI, semiconductors, and digital tech
- Provided students with workshops and internships
- Established foundation for long-term industry-academia synergy
- Equipped students with Industry 4.0 skills
National Recognition & Awards
CIE's excellence in fostering innovation has earned national accolades and recognition across multiple platforms.
Start-up Mahakumbh
Top 7
Universities in India
Ranked among top 7 universities in India for Start-up pre-Incubator Poster Competition at Start-up Mahakumbh in New Delhi.
Microsoft WISE
4
Female Students
Four female students participated in Microsoft Women in Science and Engineering program, gaining hands-on experience in software development.
Cisco-Nasscom
Top 10
Nationwide
CIE team reached top 10 in Cisco-Nasscom Foundation Thinqbator Program, securing grants and mentorship for startup idea.
Cisco ThingQbator Cohort 6 Startups
NeuRoar
Assistive technology for neurodivergent individuals
GrowPal
Platform empowering small businesses
Xperios
App for hobby exploration
QuickPick
Meal ordering solution
Finn
Financial literacy platform
Voyage
Safety app for women
Robin Internships
Student internship platform
Types of Successful Partnerships
Explore the different ways companies have achieved success through collaboration with CIE across various partnership models.
Technology Development
Joint development of innovative technologies and solutions
Examples:
- • AI/ML solutions
- • AgriTech platforms
- • Digital solutions
Research Collaboration
Academic-industry research partnerships for cutting-edge advancements
Examples:
- • Published papers
- • Joint research projects
- • Innovation studies
Talent Pipeline
Recruitment, training, and skill development programs for students and professionals
Examples:
- • Industry mentorship
- • Internship programs
- • Skill workshops
Startup Incubation
Supporting student startups to become successful companies through funding and mentorship
Examples:
- • Funding support
- • Mentorship programs
- • Market access
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