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MIT Kundapura Inaugurates Centre of Excellence for AI, Drones, and Robotics.

The Moodlakatte Institute of Technology (MITK) has marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the Centre of Excellence for Smart Innovation in Artificial Intelligence, Drone Technology, and Robotics (CADR) on February 12, 2026. Established under the Research Cell, the centre aims to accelerate research, innovation, and industry collaboration in emerging technologies. The initiative is led by Dr. Indravijay Singh, who emphasized strengthening research capabilities and fostering technological advancement within the institution. The event witnessed the presence of faculty members, students, and distinguished guests, reflecting MITK’s growing commitment to global innovation. The program was efficiently coordinated by Research Programmer Mr. Dileep, beginning with a prayer by students of the AIML department, followed by a welcome address by Prof. Srinidhi. An overview of the centre was presented by Srajan K, outlining its vision and key focus areas in artificial intelligence, drone technology, and robotics. The formal inauguration was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the traditional lighting of the ceremonial lamp. Highlighting the global perspective, Chief Guest Takeshi Ogura, Asia Business Head of KTC Holdings, spoke about Japan’s increasing demand for skilled professionals and proposed the establishment of a Japanese Language Centre at MITK to create global career opportunities for students. Guest of Honour Anil Basotra, CEO of MiChiTECH, emphasized the importance of industry-academia collaboration and the need to equip students with technical and professional skills for international careers. Special Guest Dr. Hari Krishna Maram appreciated MITK’s initiative and encouraged students to view artificial intelligence as a tool for enhancing productivity. He highlighted India’s growing potential as a global AI hub and motivated students to contribute toward making the nation a leader in technology. Principal Dr. Ramakrishna Hegde described the inauguration as a significant milestone and stressed the importance of collaboration with technologically advanced countries like Japan. The presidential address by Dr. S. N. Bhat underscored the value of research-driven education. The program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by AIML student Ms. Nikita. The inauguration of CADR marks a major step forward for MITK, reinforcing its position as a forward-looking institution dedicated to innovation, research collaboration, and creating global career opportunities in emerging technological domains.

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Message from the Director of Technology Incubator Centre at MIT Kundapura

It is giving me immense pleasure to write about the Technology Business Incubator (TBI) at MITK. With the introduction of Startup India, Standup India and various government schemes, the entrepreneurial environment in the country has become more conducive and favourable to budding entrepreneurs. And to uplift this spirit, the TBI here at MIT Kundapura plays a great role.

TBI is a vibrant place for entrepreneurs, innovators and next-generation thinkers, who are ready to take up challenging problems in society and transform their Ideas around it into viable solutions in terms of products and services, thereby creating jobs and livelihood for people along with following their passion for entrepreneurship.

As a Technology Business Incubator, we have some of the best facilities in the Karavali region to host startups from various Industrial domains such as Tech, Fintech, Agritech, IT, Mechatronics, etc. and mentor and nurture them. we have high-end computing facilities, modern workspace, Library & information centre, 3D printers and other necessary equipment and facilities, training and conference facilities, etc. to name a few. TBI conducts various entrepreneurial sessions, seminars and conferences for startups. It also connects the right industrial mentors which best suited for the budding startups and call for various funding meetups & rounds and pitch deck presentations for getting financial support from government and private investors.

TBI is open to anyone who envisaged transforming the world, by bringing about significant changes in the world through entrepreneurship. I heartily welcome all those who aspire to become next-generation entrepreneurs and want to shape their ideas into products in the country, to pay a visit to our incubation centre and join and become part of the TBI family.

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Mr. Bhuneshwar P

Director, Technology Business Incubator

Assistant Professor of Physics, BSH