Collaborations

The Silicon community benefits from the many vibrant collaborations fostered by the faculty members, research labs, and the on-campus centers for entrepreneurship development and industry interface. The collaborations strengthen the educational quest of Silicon to promote scientific temperament, technological innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Many of these collaborations further the research enterprise at Silicon as students and faculty members partner with technology firms to study, design and develop products for deployment. For instance, a few of the industry collaboration outcomes include the design of analog circuit blocks that were integrated into a fabricated chip, deployment of IoT sensor devices in diesel generators to build a case study on prognostic maintenance, and development of new kinds of passive sensors based on optical fiber technologies.

Industry Collaborations

TCS

TCS is a leading global IT services, consulting, and business solutions organization. TCS has recognized Silicon University as a ‘TCS Priority College’, based on the institute’s consistent academic excellence, industry alignment, and the quality of its students. The objective of this collaboration is to strengthen institutional engagement with TCS thereby fostering a strong industry-academia relationship. It will include continuous intellectual interaction, knowledge-sharing sessions, expert talks, faculty development initiatives, and student-centric programs focused on skill enhancement and industry readiness.

VLSI Experts Pvt.Ltd., India

VLSI Experts Pvt. Ltd. is an educational group aiming to bridge the gap between the semiconductor industry and educational institutions by conducting workshops, seminars, short-term courses, guest lectures and career counseling. The collaboration will pave the way for VLSI courses for SiliconTech students to build their expertise and careers in the semiconductor industry.

STMicroelectronics Pvt.Ltd., India

ST is a global multinational electronics and semiconductor chipmaker. The collaboration with ST Micron, India, will give SiliconTech students the opportunity to work on ST Micron defined projects to design building blocks for semiconductor chips, commonly called as IPs or Semiconductor Libraries.

Sevya Multimedia Technologies Pvt.Ltd., India

Sevya develops and delivers best-in-class, scalable and maintainable products and solutions for web, mobile and enterprise including VLSI and Embedded System Design Services. SiliconTec will mentor and train new employees for Sevya in the area of CMOS VLSI design and open-source CAD flow initiatives.

Phoenix Robotix Pvt.Ltd., India

Phoenix Robotix Pvt. Ltd. (PRPL) develops IoT platforms using data science and machine learning to build sustainable cities. SiliconTech and PRPL will conduct collaborative research to develop hardware and software solutions in the IoT domain, and assist each other in the development of new technologies and marketable products in IoT and Industry 4.0.

Scaledge Technology

  Scaledge Technology is a leading semiconductor company providing ASIC design and verification services. The collaboration will give SiliconTech students exposure to microarchitecture development, RTL coding, synthesis, developing custom and standard VIPs, verification environment development and functional environment. It will also include collaborative writing of proposals to seek research grant funds from government agencies like AICTE and DST.

Boston Microtechnology LLC, USA

Boston Microtechnology (BMT) is a fabless semiconductor company working on cutting-edge analog integrated circuits for high-voltage power management. As part of this collaboration, students will design and implement industry-standard integrated circuit (IC) blocks. They will undertake research in mixed-signal CMOS circuit design, simulation using enterprise-grade EDA tools, propose novel approaches and deploy with the help of BMT experts.

Inovaare Software Solutions Private Ltd.

Inovaare Software Solutions Private Ltd. is a software solutions and product development company. The collaboration will expose SiliconTech students to software development in the healthcare field. Inovaare Software Solutions Private Ltd's expertise will help Silicon Incubation Center to build affordable health care services for rural India. The partnership will also include collaborative writing of proposals to seek research grant funds from government agencies like AICTE and DST.

Knowledge Collaborations

SDI BHUBANESWAR

SDI BHUBANESWAR is a flagship project of Oil & Gas PSUs for imparting job skill training to youth and making them industry ready. Silicon University has established a strategic collaboration with the Skill Development Institute (SDI), Bhubaneswar to enhance the employability and industry readiness of its students through focused skilling initiatives. As part of this collaboration, SDI-Bhubaneswar is offering specialized training programs in high-demand domains such as Cybersecurity and Industrial Automation in association with industry partners. These programs are designed to focus primarily on practical sessions and real-world case studies aligned with current industry standards to build domain-specific competencies.

Electromech Enterprises (EME)

Electromech Enterprises (EME), a leading SAP training institute offers industry focused SAP courses designed to build skills for fresh graduates and professionals. It prepares students for SAP global certification and helps them choose the right course to launch a successful career in SAP. The Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA) has selected Silicon University, Odisha, Bhubaneswar as a training center for conducting SAP training programs. EME, as appointed by OSDA, is responsible for providing the training as the official Training Provider. Both parties wish to collaborate to ensure the successful implementation of this training program.

Skyline Geoinformatics Institute

Skyline Geoinformatics Institute is a prominent institution in the GIS (Geographic Information System) sector offering various industry-oriented programs designed to impart advanced knowledge of geospatial technologies, tools, techniques, and their real-world applications. As part of this collaboration, certification program in Geospatial Technologies encompassing key domains such as GIS, Remote Sensing, Digital Photogrammetry, Digital Image Processing, LiDAR, GPS, Web GIS is offered to our final year students to develop strong technical competencies aligned with current industry requirements.

ExceIR

ExceIR is a global leader in delivering technical and management training. It is a trusted training delivery partner of corporate clients and universities/educational institutions across the globe. The objective of this collaboration is to equip students with industry-relevant skills by providing an industry-aligned curriculum covering emerging technologies such as Data Science, Full Stack Development with DSA, AI & ML, and Cybersecurity, supported by expert mentorship through a hybrid learning model.

Kristellar Aerospace

Kristellar Aerospace is a space service provider for small and medium-sized satellites. The objective of this collaboration is to promote education, practical training, research, and innovation in emerging technologies such as AI-based cybersecurity systems, drones, UAVs, satellites, and aerospace communication systems, while fostering industry–academia collaboration, internships, funded research projects, prototype development, IPR generation, and future specialized academic programs to develop a skilled workforce in these domains.

Wipro TalentNext

Wipro TalentNext is a leading Indian multinational IT, consulting, and business process services company. Wipro TalentNext (WTN) is a specialized, project-based learning initiative by Wipro for engineering students and faculty members. WTN offers various programs for faculty and budding engineers. Faculty members undergo training under the WTN program  and subsequently mentor and train students effectively. It also provides a free platform for both students and faculty to learn and practice coding. This helps students perform better in coding contests and contributes to improving the overall quality of education.

InDNA Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.

inDNA Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., a DSIR Govt of India certified Company, is a pioneering DNA-based Clinic with a molecular platform innovated to offer customized solutions for the identification of DNA-based changes and their impact on health. This MoU aims to promote education and research in the areas of Molecular Medicine, Genetics, Forensic Sciences, and Public Health. The collaboration seeks to launch a M.Sc. (Molecular Medicine) program as well as open a research facility by the name of JBS Haldane Center.

EduSkills Foundation, India

EduSkills is an ISO 9001 non-profit organization which enables Industry 4.0 ready digital workforce in India. It aims to fill the gap between academia and industry by ensuring world class curriculum access to faculty and students. The MoU seeks to expand digital skills into the higher education system by offering various world class technical programs. It will also foster collaboration in the areas of skill development, IT education and workforce development.

The Institution of Engineers (India)

The Institution of Engineers (IEI) is the largest multi-disciplinary professional body of engineers and a pioneer body to introduce continuing engineering education programs in the country. The collaboration seeks to develop joint research projects and avail funding, exchange academic information, materials and facilities, conduct short term courses, training and certification programs, and organize/participate in joint symposia, seminars, conferences and workshops.

CSIR-IMMT, India

CSIR-IMMT is a research laboratory with a focus on areas of minerals engineering and materials technology. The collaborative efforts will train SiliconTech students and undertake grant-funded research. It will give students access to state-of-the-art equipment related to materials and mineral engineering and the use of advanced material characterization laboratories.

CSIR-CGCRI, India

The research collaboration with CSIR-CGCRI Kolkata is to develop new kinds of passive sensors based on optical fiber technologies in SiliconTech’s Fibre Bragg Grating (FBG) facility. CSIR-CGCRI provides the necessary technical support such as supplying bare FBGs and guidance to do the experiments. The collaboration is working on optical fibers for sensing varieties of physical parameters, the development of polymer embedded FBG sensors, nano-material composite polymers, and a new kind of optical fiber temperature sensor.

Consultancy Services

Vedanta Limited

Vedanta Limited through its FACOR operations is engaged in ferro alloys manufacturing and captive power generation with extensive industrial electrical infrastructure. Through this collaboration, FACOR and SiliconTech undertake specialized consultancy and power system studies related to load flow analysis, relay coordination, harmonic analysis, arc flash studies, reactive power compensation, and power quality assessment. The collaboration focuses on improving system reliability, enhancing protection coordination, optimizing power quality, and ensuring safe and efficient operation of industrial electrical networks.

HINDALCO Industries Ltd. (Aditya Birla Group)

HINDALCO Industries Ltd. (Aditya Birla Group) is engaged in Aluminium production with integrated Captive Power Plants, having extensive electrical infrastructure. Through this collaboration, HINDALCO and SiliconTech undertake advanced consultancy and research activities related to switchgear systems, lightning and surge protection studies, power factor improvement, motor efficiency analysis, and battery bank operation studies. The collaboration focuses on improving power quality, enhancing energy efficiency, and strengthening the reliability and performance of industrial electrical systems through detailed technical analysis and optimization.

L&T Construction (Mega Lift Irrigation Project, Govt. of Odisha)

L&T Construction (Mega Lift Irrigation Project, Govt. of Odisha), is engaged in executing large-scale infrastructure and irrigation projects across India. Through this collaboration, L&T Construction and SiliconTech undertake consultancy and technical studies in the field of electrical power systems, including load flow analysis, short circuit studies, and integrated electrical network planning for irrigation pumping systems. The collaboration focuses on ensuring reliable, efficient, and safe operation of large electrical infrastructure through detailed engineering analysis and optimized system design.  

PRDC Pvt. Ltd.

Power Research & Development Consultants Pvt. Ltd. (PRDC) is primarily engaged in providing consultancy services to electricity boards and industrial utilities in the field of power engineering. Through this collaboration, PRDC and SiliconTech will take up high-end research activities in the field of power systems, power system simulation studies and specialized consultancy services related to regulatory issues, energy audit, and distribution system analysis.

Silicon collaborations promote research in diverse areas developing technological innovations to advance society.

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