EICT Academy IIT Roorkee

Name

EICT Academy IIT Roorkee

Legal name

Electronics & ICT Academy IIT Roorkee (E&ICT IITR)

Website

https://eict.iitr.ac.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EICT Academy IIT Roorkee is a MeitY-backed initiative hosted at IIT Roorkee delivering Electronics and ICT training, including FDPs, self-paced certifications, PG certificates, and summer programs, to faculty, students, and working professionals across 500+ Indian engineering colleges through 30+ activity centres.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Education and Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Computer Training (611420), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Emerging Tech & Specialized Computing (IoT, Edge, AR/VR, Blockchain, HPC) (EDABAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Teacher Professional Development & In-Service Training Institutes (EDAHAFAM), Electronics Technician Training (Analog/Digital) (EDAOABAG), Train-the-Trainer & Instructor Enablement Services (BPAEANAL), Telecommunications & Networking (EDAAAPAF)

Keywords

• Professional certification programs
• Faculty development training
• Online certification courses
• Postgraduate certificate programs
• ICT education training

Headquarters

HQ city

Roorkee

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Registration Fees: Revenue generated from participant registration fees for various programs including Self-paced courses, FDPs (Faculty Development Programs), and Advanced/PG Certificate Programs. Fee structure varies by participant category (Academia vs Others) and mode (Online vs Overseas).
2. Educational Services and Training: Provides online and recorded educational courses and training programs, including live classes, recorded video modules, quizzes, and certifications. Services are offered both directly and in partnership with other vendors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

E&ICT Academy IIT Roorkee delivers short-term professional training programs in Electronics and ICT domains through four primary formats: Self-Paced Certification Courses, Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), Advanced/PG Certificate Programs, and Summer Training & Internships. Programs are offered in online, offline, and hybrid modes and cover emerging areas including AI/ML, Data Science, Semiconductors & VLSI, Electric Vehicles, IoT, Cloud & Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, and Quantum Computing, certified by IIT Roorkee.

Product overview

E&ICT Academy IIT Roorkee is an educational technology platform offering multiple course delivery formats including Self-Paced Certification Courses, Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), Advanced/PG Certificate Programs, and Summer Training & Internship. The platform operates as a joint initiative by MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) and IIT Roorkee to deliver technology-focused training programs. The product portfolio spans multiple course categories: AI & ML/GenAI, Data Science & Analytics, Semiconductors & VLSI, Electric Vehicles, IoT & Embedded Systems, Cloud & Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, and Quantum & Physics. Key products include Self-Paced Certifications (AI for Professionals, RISC-V Assembly Language Programming, Semiconductor Packaging Technology, Python for Data Analytics, Foundations of AI and LLMs, IoT Applications, Cloud Computing Security & Blockchain), Advanced/PG Certificates (Electric Vehicle Design, AI/ML, Data Analytics with GenAI, Software Engineering with AI, Data Science & AI), and FDPs covering topics like Next Generation AI, Quantum-Enhanced Multimodal Generative AI, Blockchain Security, and VLSI. The Academy also provides physical lab infrastructure including the E&ICT Smart Classroom (42-seater with design software), AI and Computing Lab (with workstations and AI frameworks), and Multi-Purpose Lab, along with access to IIT Roorkee's specialized research laboratories for microwave, wireless communications, VLSI design, and high-performance computing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Self-Paced Certification Courses Self-paced online certification courses covering AI, semiconductor technology, electric vehicles, data analytics, IoT, cloud computing, and blockchain, allowing learners to study anytime with IIT Roorkee certification.
• Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) Short-term intensive training programs focused on emerging technologies in Electronics and ICT, conducted online and offline for faculty members, students, and working professionals.
• Advanced/PG Certificate Programs Advanced and Postgraduate Certificate Programs for engineering graduates and working professionals to enhance knowledge and employability in areas such as AI, Data Science, Electric Vehicles, and Software Engineering.
• Summer Training & Internship Summer training and internship programs facilitating practical industry exposure and skill development for students of participating institutes.
• E&ICT Smart Classroom Facility Access Access to the 42-seater Smart Classroom equipped with Matlab R2016b, Cadence Design Tool, Vivado Design Suite, Keil uvision5, Sentaurus TCAD, plus audio/video conferencing and live streaming for hands-on training.
• E&ICT AI and Computing Lab Access Access to AI/ML training infrastructure including Dell Precision 7820 workstations with Intel Xeon Silver 4214 processors, 128 GB RAM, 24 GB GPU memory, and software including MATLAB, TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV, and Synopsys Quantum ATK.
• E&ICT Multi-Purpose Lab Access Access to a 30-seater Multi-Purpose Lab equipped with FPGA Zedboard 7000 Series, MSP 430EXPG2 Launchpad, IoT kits, and design software including Matlab, Cadence, Vivado, Keil uvision5, and Sentaurus TCAD.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,000+ beneficiaries trained
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, activity/nodal centre and advisory.

• MasaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed with edtech company Masai for AI-driven professional certification programmes. This partnership aims to deliver high-quality tech programs combining Masai's industry expertise with IIT Roorkee's academic credentials.
• University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradunactivity/nodal centreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcademic Activity Centre Partner (Hub) in Uttarakhand, part of the hub-and-spoke model for conducting training programs locally.
• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswaractivity/nodal centreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcademic Activity Centre Partner (Hub) in Odisha, serving as a nodal centre for conducting ICT training programs in the eastern region.
• Chitkara University, Himachal Pradeshactivity/nodal centreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcademic Activity Centre Partner in Himachal Pradesh, part of regional hub-and-spoke network.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology (IST), Tiruchirappalliactivity/nodal centreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcademic Activity Centre Partner in Tamil Nadu, extending the academy's reach to the southern region.
• Dev Bhoomi University, Dehradunactivity/nodal centreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcademic Activity Centre Partner in Uttarakhand, facilitating training programs in the Himalayan region.
• National Institute of Technology (Various)activity/nodal centreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcademic partners include NIT Jalandhar, NIT Hamirpur, and NIT Kurukshetra - premier engineering institutions serving as Activity/Nodal Centres.
• IIT (ISM) Dhanbadactivity/nodal centreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad serves as an Activity/Nodal Centre partner, contributing to the academy's pan-India network.
• Netaji Subhash University of Technology (NSUT), New Delhiactivity/nodal centreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcademic Activity Centre Partner in Delhi NCR region, enabling urban professional access to training programs.
• Birla Institute of Technology, Mesraactivity/nodal centreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcademic Activity Centre Partner in Jharkhand, expanding the academy's reach in eastern India.
• IIIT Nagpuractivity/nodal centreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcademic Activity Centre Partner in Maharashtra, contributing to the regional hub-and-spoke network.
• NVIDIA (represented by Ganesh Mahabala, Business Head – Supercomputing, South Asia)advisoryStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry expert on the Advisory Board providing guidance on HPC and AI computing trends. NVIDIA contributes expertise in supercomputing technology areas relevant to the academy's curriculum.
• Telecom Sector Skills Council (represented by Lt. Gen Dr. SP Kochhar)advisoryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecom sector expertise represented on Advisory Board, providing industry perspective for curriculum development and skill training programs.
• 20+ Industry Partners (Various)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partners in different domains collaborate and work with the academy in conducting programs. These partners bring industry expertise, real-world projects, and practical insights to the training programs. MoUs have been signed with well-known industry partners.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global MOOC platform with deep penetration in India offering AI, data science, and computer engineering courses from top universities — a broader incumbent whose India cohort programs can substitute for E&ICT Academy's offerings.
• edX (2U): Global MOOC platform hosting university-affiliated programs in computer science, electronics, and emerging technology — comparable as an alternate channel for self-paced certification.

Direct peers

• upGrad: Leading India-focused online education platform offering certificate, PG diploma, and degree programs in AI/ML, data science, and software engineering — competes with E&ICT Academy's Advanced/PG Certificate portfolio for the same working professional audience.
• Great Learning: Professional upskilling platform offering certificate programs in AI, data science, cloud, and software engineering in partnership with Indian and global universities — comparable in product categories and target learner profile.
• Simplilearn: Edtech provider of bootcamps and certificate courses in AI, data science, cloud, cybersecurity, and project management — direct competitor in the Indian professional upskilling segment.
• NIELIT (National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology): MeitY-run institution providing electronics and ICT training courses, certifications, and diplomas — directly comparable to E&ICT Academy as a parallel government-supported electronics/ICT upskilling platform operating across India.
• IIT Madras Centre for Continuing Education: IIT Madras's continuing education arm offering online certificate and PG programs in AI/ML, data science, and electronics — closely comparable in structure, host institution credibility, and target audience to E&ICT Academy IIT Roorkee.
• NPTEL (IIT Madras & IISc): Government-supported IIT/IISc consortium offering online certification courses across engineering and technology — the closest direct peer to E&ICT Academy in terms of IIT-affiliated, MeitY-aligned online technical upskilling at low price points.

Emerging players

• TalentSprint: India-based deep-tech executive education provider partnering with IITs and global institutions for certificate programs in AI, blockchain, and semiconductors — closest peer in combining IIT affiliation with enterprise/working professional targeting.
• Udacity: Specialized tech upskilling platform focused on AI, data, cloud, and autonomous systems nanodegrees — comparable course overlap in AI/ML and emerging tech, with a more globally branded product.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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