IIT Kharagpur opens Texas AI Learning Centre in Houston
IIT Kharagpur just established the Texas AI Learning Centre in Houston, aiming to boost AI education and connect tech minds across India and the US.
The launch lined up with India's 79th Independence Day (in 2026) and IIT Kharagpur's 75th anniversary, making it a pretty special occasion for both countries.
Texas center launches AI bootcamp
India's consul general in Houston called it a big step for India-US tech ties, hoping it eventually develops into a full-fledged overseas IIT Outreach Centre.
The center began operations with a two-day AI certificate bootcamp coordinated by Dr Debyajoti Banerjee, a professor at Texas A&M University.
Support poured in from US officials and industry leaders like HCL Tech co-founder and IIT alumnus Arjun Malhotra, highlighting its potential to evolve into a broader Pan-IIT platform, bringing together alumni and global stakeholders.