Bengaluru: Sonata Software (NSE: SONATSOFTW | BSE: 532221), a global leader in Modernization Engineering, has announced a transformative three-year strategic partnership with the Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
This collaboration is designed to catalyze AI-powered scientific research while nurturing a Responsible-first approach to Artificial Intelligence adoption.
The partnership aims to establish a vibrant innovation ecosystem by empowering academia, startups, government entities, and enterprises with critical competencies in AI and emerging technologies.
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By integrating Sonata Software’s Responsible-first AI philosophy, the collaboration prioritizes ethical, secure, and privacy-conscious AI development, preparing the ecosystem for next-gen digital transformation.
As part of this initiative, Sonata Software will actively support the Department of Computer Science and Automation (CSA) at IISc to foster cutting-edge research and education, build infrastructure, and accelerate startup incubation in AI.
Sonata Software FSID IISc Partnership: Key Objectives
- Promote AI Literacy and Outreach: Launching programs that engage students and communities to build awareness and practical skills in AI and digital technologies.
- Support Advanced Scientific Research: Enabling research in Software Engineering and Responsible AI to address current and future tech challenges.
- Enhance Infrastructure for Research & Learning: Investing in world-class infrastructure to create immersive research and education experiences.
- Foster Startup Innovation in AI: Building a launchpad for startups that will drive India’s leadership in AI-led entrepreneurship.
Prof B Gurumoorthy, Director, FSID-IISc, said: “We are pleased to partner with Sonata Software on this forward-looking initiative. This collaboration bridges the gap between academia and industry, especially in the vital area of Responsible AI, and will significantly enhance learning outcomes and research capabilities at IISc.”
Rajshekar Datta Roy, Chief Technology Officer, Sonata Software, added: “We are proud to collaborate with IISc, a globally reputed research institution. Our shared vision is to shape a future-ready, ethically grounded innovation ecosystem that not only drives advanced AI solutions but also embraces responsibility at every stage of the digital journey.”
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With the rapid evolution of AI technologies, Sonata Software’s partnership with IISc’s FSID marks a crucial step toward building India’s leadership in responsible digital transformation – combining academic excellence with real-world impact.
