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Jun 10, 2024

IIT Kanpur, Centre of Excellence for UAVs, and DFI Launch UDAAN

The Start-up Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur joined forces with the Centre of Excellence for Capacity Building, Training, and Design of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles at IIT Kanpur (Drone CoE Kanpur), an initiative by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, and the Drone Federation of India (DFI) to launch the UAV/UAS/Drone Acceleration and Networking (UDAAN) Programme.
This programme promises to be a game-changer for aspiring and promising drone start-ups in India, providing them with the resources and expertise needed to scale their businesses rapidly.
The UDAAN programme will select 20 start-ups annually, divided into two cohorts, for an intensive acceleration journey. These start-ups will be incubated at SIIC, IIT Kanpur, gaining access to cutting-edge R&D facilities, technical mentorship, financing opportunities, and invaluable industry relationships.
The programme offers a comprehensive support system designed to equip startups with the tools they need to thrive in the competitive drone landscape. This includes strategic product and business development assistance, market analysis, customer targeting, alliance building, and growth plan development.

Jun 09, 2024

Duolingo English Test to Include Additional Subscores for Enhanced Language Assessment

The Duolingo English Test (DET) will now include new Individual Subscores like Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening along with existing Integrated subscores for Literacy, Comprehension, Conversation, and Production. This change will be implemented from July 1.
These new Individual subscores will give a clearer picture to the universities about a better understanding of a student's language abilities for real-world academic setting alongside helping students to understand their core competencies, DET claims.
After completing the test, applicants receive a score report containing both their overall score and subscores. The overall score, ranging from 10 to 160 in 5-point increments, aligns with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), the international standard for language proficiency.

Jun 08, 2024

IIT Kanpur's Artificial Heart Set to Redefine Affordability in Healthcare

IIT Kanpur is pioneering the development of an affordable artificial heart made from titanium, known in technical terms as the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD). This device is designed to assist individuals whose hearts are unable to pump blood effectively.
The artificial heart, named Hridayantr, will undergo its initial trials in goats before human testing. Professor Manindra Agarwal, Director of IIT Kanpur, confirmed that animal trials are imminent. Initially planned for implantation in pigs, extensive research led to the decision to use goats for these preliminary tests. This innovative project is being developed with the collaboration of students and the guidance of esteemed professors at the institute.

Jun 07, 2024

C3iHub, IIT Kanpur Launches Cyber Security Vocational Course with Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj Un...

C3iHub, IIT Kanpur launched Cyber Security vocational programme in collaboration with Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU) Kanpur, and Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj Innovation Foundation (CSJMIF), by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK).
This six-month programme aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the ever-growing field of cybersecurity. This course covers system security, malware analysis, network security, cryptography, and IoT security.
Meanwhile, C3iHub will provide Virtual Lab for course practical, technical help desk support for students, certification of participation/completion of the course and final assessment results for all students. Whereas, CSJMU is responsible to facilitate the smooth execution of the program and CSJMIF will provide a platform to run the programme.

Jun 06, 2024

IP University Receives Rising Star Award in QS Rankings 2025

Delhi's Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IP University) achieved remarkable recognition by earning the 'Rising Star' award from QS World Ranking. This accolade, presented by Ben Sowter, Senior Vice President of QS, at the QS EduData Summit 2024 in Washington D.C., highlights the university's significant progress amongst Indian institutions over the past year. The announcement coincided with the release of the QS World University Rankings 2025.

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