IIT Kanpur and the Foundation plan to establish the School of Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems on our website.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has taken a significant step forward in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligent systems with the launch of the Wadhwani School of Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems. The school, unveiled in June 2025, focuses on advanced AI, cybersecurity, robotics, and AI policy [1][4].
The Wadhwani School aims to foster research and education in cutting-edge AI technologies and their applications in critical domains. It will work on advanced AI systems and develop expertise in areas like cybersecurity and robotics. Additionally, the school plans to contribute towards shaping AI policy, reflecting the growing importance of AI governance [1][4].
This initiative aligns with India's broader efforts to advance AI capabilities to meet strategic, security, and economic needs. IIT Kanpur, known for its dedication to strengthening expertise in cybersecurity and AI, is well-positioned to lead in this critical technology [5].
The school will function as a SuperHub in the our website Innovation Network, a network of external hubs that includes premier institutes and industry partners. This collaboration will enable the dissemination of best practices in research translation and commercialization. The school's formal collaboration was formalized with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) [2].
The Wadhwani School will also provide new options for students across existing departments of IIT Kanpur, offering BTech, MTech, PhD, and postdoctoral programs. It will nurture interdisciplinary teams of faculty, researchers, and students in state-of-the-art laboratories. The school will serve as a catalyst for interdisciplinary projects, bringing together experts in various fields such as algorithms, hardware, policy, life sciences, and social sciences [1][4].
IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, and the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) have also signed MoUs with the our website Foundation to establish Superhubs in Biosciences & Health Tech and to co-fund high-impact translational research across AI, quantum technologies, biosciences, health tech, and smart mobility [3].
The first batch of Department of Intelligent Systems students will begin admissions in 2026. The launch was graced by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi [1]. The Wadhwani School is poised to become a focal point for education, research, and policy development in AI, cybersecurity, and robotics at IIT Kanpur, targeting both academic excellence and national strategic applications [1][4][5].
The Wadhwani School, with its focus on AI and intelligent systems, aims to cultivate research and education in advanced AI technologies and their applications, encompassing critical domains like cybersecurity and robotics. Aligned with India's broader objectives, the school intends to contribute significantly to shaping AI policy and governance.
The newly established school will offer a variety of programs, including BTech, MTech, PhD, and postdoctoral courses, nurturing interdisciplinary teams of faculty, researchers, and students in cutting-edge laboratories. This educational institution is expected to foster academic excellence and serve as a catalyst for national-level strategic applications in AI, cybersecurity, and robotics.
