Infosys Centre for Artificial Intelligence IIITD

What Infosys Centre for Artificial Intelligence IIITD does

The Infosys Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI) is an academic research center established in autumn 2016 on the IIIT Delhi campus as a joint initiative between the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (IIIT Delhi) and Infosys Limited. It conducts applied AI research across autonomous vehicles, AI in healthcare, AI in robotics, AI in mobility, and satellite navigation, supported by a team of approximately 22 staff including 20+ faculty members and led by Professor & Head Debarka Sengupta. CAI operates five named research groupings, including the Visual Conception Group, the Knowledgeable Computing and Reasoning (KRaCR) Lab, and a pioneering Computational Gastronomy program, and has produced 111+ publications, 9+ active projects, 68+ events and 32+ workshops.

The center's core productized output is the Autonomous Last Mile Vehicle, while its broader portfolio includes degree programs (B.Tech in Computer Science and AI; M.Tech in CS with AI specialization), a Certification Course in AI and Machine Learning, and the annual AI Summer School (AISS) plus the CAI Seminar Series. Underlying capabilities span computer vision, NLP, generative AI and LLMs, autonomous agents, anomaly detection, optimization, knowledge retrieval, predictive analytics, speech/audio and process automation, with modalities covering text, image, video, audio, structured data and multimodal signals.

CAI is funded through institutional contributions from its founding partners (Infosys Limited and IIIT Delhi) and sponsored research projects with government agencies (DST, DEITY, DRDO, TEC) and corporate partners (NVIDIA, IBM Research, Oracle, TCS Research, Mastercard AI Garage, MIT Media Lab, AIISC). It does not operate as a commercial software vendor and does not publicly disclose pricing; its distribution channels are academic — educational programs, research publications, workshops and joint seminars — reaching students, researchers, industry partners and government bodies.

Name

Infosys Centre for Artificial Intelligence IIITD

Legal name

Infosys Centre for Artificial Intelligence

Website

https://cai.iiitd.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Infosys Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI) is an IIIT Delhi academic research center, founded in 2016 with Infosys Limited, that conducts applied AI research across autonomous vehicles, healthcare, robotics and mobility, and delivers degree programs, certification courses and research events to students, faculty and industry partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artificial Intelligence Research

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Other Computer Related Services (541519), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Autonomy Software, AI & Mission Management (UAS/UXV) (IMABAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI Application Enablement Platforms (Copilot/Agent Frameworks, SDKs) (HDAEANAJ), Real-Time Vision at the Edge (on-device CV/video) (HDAAAJAE), AI-Powered Tutoring & Study Assistant Platforms (EDANAGAD)

Keywords

• Artificial intelligence research
• Computer vision research
• Autonomous vehicles research
• Machine learning education
• Healthcare AI solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Institutional Funding: Funded by Infosys Limited as the founding partner and IIIT Delhi as the host institution. The center operates as a non-profit research center with government and corporate funding.
2. Sponsored Research Projects: Research projects funded by government agencies and industry partners, including DST, DEITY, DRDO, and various corporate collaborations

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Infosys Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI) conducts fundamental and applied AI research across autonomous vehicles, healthcare, robotics, mobility, and satellite navigation domains. It delivers academic degree programs (B.Tech and M.Tech in CS with AI specialization), a certification course in AI/ML, and hosts the annual AI Summer School (AISS) plus ongoing CAI Seminar Series. The center also produces research publications, sponsored research projects for government and industry partners, and has developed the Autonomous Last Mile Vehicle as a key research output.

Product overview

Infosys Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI) is a research and education center established in 2016 through a partnership between IIIT Delhi and Infosys Limited. The center operates as a research-focused academic unit rather than a product company, conducting AI research across autonomous vehicles, healthcare, robotics, mobility, and satellite navigation. CAI's offerings include educational programs (B.Tech CSAI, M.Tech CSAI, Certification Course in AI & ML) and research events (AI Summer School, CAI Seminar Series). The center has produced products including the Autonomous Last Mile Vehicle. CAI functions primarily as an AI research hub conducting fundamental research and providing academic training rather than offering commercial software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Autonomous Last Mile Vehicle An autonomous vehicle product developed by the Infosys Centre for Artificial Intelligence for last-mile delivery applications, representing the center's primary commercialized research output in autonomous vehicles and AI in mobility.
• Certification Course in AI and Machine Learning A professional certification program providing comprehensive understanding of foundational and experimental aspects of AI and Machine Learning, designed for working professionals and students seeking to upskill.
• M.Tech in Computer Science with Specialization in Artificial Intelligence A postgraduate degree program offering advanced specialization in Artificial Intelligence within the Computer Science discipline, designed for graduate students pursuing deep AI expertise.
• B.Tech in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence An undergraduate degree program combining computer science fundamentals with specialized artificial intelligence training, designed for prospective undergraduate students seeking careers in AI.
• AI Summer School (AISS) Flagship annual educational event hosted by CAI bringing together students, researchers, and industry professionals for immersive learning across AI topics including deep learning, reinforcement learning, NLP, computer vision, and trustworthy AI.
• CAI Seminar Series A regular seminar series featuring expert talks on cutting-edge AI research topics, designed to foster knowledge-sharing and collaboration in the AI research community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 111+ research publications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability16 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Mastercard AI GaragemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2026Collaboration for WiDS India Conference 2026. Mastercard AI Garage is collaborating with CAI to host the Women in Data Science conference under the theme 'Applied AI for Real-World Impact'.
• NVIDIAmajorTechnology or Integration · 24 September 2025NVIDIA AI workshop hosted by the center. The workshop covered Physical AI, Isaac Sim/Lab, TensorRT-LLM, Jetson platforms, and included hands-on sessions with NVIDIA experts.
• IDEAS NCBR PolandmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2023MoU signed for collaborations in AI and digital economy research. Partnership involves joint research projects, faculty and student exchange programs, and collaborative publications.
• Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2023MoU signed for collaboration in the area of trustworthy and responsible artificial intelligence systems. The partnership focuses on developing AI systems that are ethical, transparent, and accountable.
• National Ilan University (Taiwan)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2023Meeting organized to discuss potential collaboration opportunities and faculty and student exchange programs. Taiwan Embassy delegation participated in the discussions.
• Infosys LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Founding partner of the Infosys Centre for AI. Infosys collaborated with IIIT Delhi in autumn 2016 to establish the center, providing funding and industry expertise for AI research and development.
• Artificial Intelligence Institute, University of South Carolina (AIISC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed for collaborative research between the institutes. Joint online workshop organized to present upcoming collaborative research projects.
• MIT Media LabmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint seminars and talks hosted, including sessions by Prof. Ramesh Raskar on 'Making Invisible Visible with Data, ML and Devices' and Dr. Tavpritesh Sethi on healthcare applications.
• IBM ResearchmajorTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration through joint seminars and research presentations, including talks by IBM researchers on quantum-enhanced VAEs and other AI topics.
• OraclemajorTechnology or IntegrationOracle Language Services and OCI AI services collaborate with the center on healthcare NLP research, including ICD code assignment and knowledge graph-enhanced LLM inference.
• TCS ResearchmajorTechnology or IntegrationJoint seminars on robotics including talks on 'Building Useful Robots – From Industry to Household' by researchers from TCS Research.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MIT CSAIL: Premier US AI/computer science research lab; engaged with CAI through MIT Media Lab joint seminars. Comparable as an academic AI research institution with autonomy, vision, and healthcare AI focus.
• Google Research India: Google's India AI research presence (Bangalore) focused on AI for social good, healthcare, and language. Comparable research domains and India-centric positioning, but at materially larger scale.
• NVIDIA Research: Global AI compute and research leader; current CAI technology partner via AI workshops on Physical AI, Isaac Sim, and Jetson. Overlaps on autonomy, robotics, and applied AI research.
• Microsoft Research India: Global hyperscaler research lab in India with significantly larger scale and funding. Competes for the same enterprise AI research partnerships and academic talent pipeline in India.

Direct peers

• TCS Research: Corporate AI research arm of Tata Consultancy Services with active collaborations and joint seminars with CAI (e.g., robotics talks). Comparable as an India-based industry-academic AI research group operating in similar application domains.
• IISc Bangalore (Division of EECS / Robert Bosch Centre): Premier Indian academic institution with deep AI/robotics/autonomous systems research. Comparable as an academic AI research hub producing publications, training students, and engaging industry.
• IBM Research India: IBM's India-based research lab conducting AI/quantum/computer science research and a named CAI partner via joint seminars. Comparable scope in AI research breadth and industry partnership model.
• Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute: World-leading robotics and autonomous systems research institute. Comparable focus on autonomous vehicles, perception, and fielding real-world robotic systems like CAI's Autonomous Last Mile Vehicle.
• IIIT Hyderabad (IIITH): Sister IIIT with parallel academic AI research centers (e.g., CVIT, Language Technologies). Closest comparable in mission, governance structure, and student/research output focus.
• IIT Delhi (Yardi School of Artificial Intelligence): IIT Delhi's dedicated AI school operating in the same Delhi ecosystem as CAI. Comparable academic AI research and education mandate targeting similar student and industry audiences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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