This collaboration is aimed at positioning Andhra Pradesh as a national leader in AI-driven innovation and talent development.
Published Jun 07, 2025 | 11:09 AM ⚊ Updated Jun 07, 2025 | 11:09 AM
Nara Lokesh with officials from NVIDIA. (X)
Synopsis: Andhra Pradesh and NVIDIA have signed an MoU to establish an AI University and strengthen the state’s AI ecosystem. The partnership includes skilling 10,000 engineering students, supporting R&D, developing infrastructure, and aiding 500 AI startups. NVIDIA will provide curriculum, training, and expertise in AI Factories. The initiative aims to position Andhra Pradesh as a national AI innovation leader.
The government of Andhra Pradesh and NVIDIA, a US technology major and AI chip maker have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance the establishment of a proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) University and foster a robust AI ecosystem through skilling, research, infrastructure development, and start up acceleration.
This collaboration is aimed at positioning Andhra Pradesh as a national leader in AI-driven innovation and talent development.
As part of this partnership, the two parties will work together to skill 10,000 engineering students across Andhra Pradesh over the next two years. NVIDIA will also provide curriculum guidance and technical training resources to support AI education and capacity building in engineering colleges across the state.
In addition to workforce development, the MoU also focuses on enhancing research and development capabilities. NVIDIA will support the identification and establishment of AI research centres that will address pressing technological challenges and develop transformative solutions across sectors.
Both parties will encourage joint research initiatives that contribute to the growth of AI knowledge and applications.
Speaking on this development, IT Minister Nara Lokesh said, “This partnership with NVIDIA marks a decisive step in our vision to position Andhra Pradesh as a national leader in artificial intelligence. By equipping 10,000 students with cutting-edge AI skills and supporting our start up ecosystem, we are laying the foundation for a future-ready economy driven by innovation, research, and entrepreneurship.”
The collaboration will further extend to the development of cutting-edge computational infrastructure required for the proposed AI University. NVIDIA will assist in identifying the necessary tools, software platforms, and hardware capabilities to ensure the university is equipped to deliver world-class education and research outcomes.
“We are proud to collaborate with the Government of Andhra Pradesh in building a strong and inclusive AI ecosystem. This initiative reflects our commitment to democratizing access to AI education, accelerating research, and enabling start ups to innovate at scale. Together, we aim to create a model that can inspire similar efforts across the country,” said, Vishal Dhupar, Managing Director, Asia South, NVIDIA.
Another key aspect of the MoU is the sharing of experience and best practices in establishing next-generation AI Factories. NVIDIA will provide insights from its global expertise in operationalizing AI Factories that serve as hubs for innovation, industry collaboration, and talent incubation aimed at democratisation of AI.
The partnership also includes a strong focus on entrepreneurship. The Government of Andhra Pradesh intends to facilitate up to 500 AI-focused start ups from the state in applying to the NVIDIA Inception Program during the term of this MoU, subject to the program’s eligibility criteria and availability.
This initiative is expected to create a significant boost to the start up ecosystem in the region by providing emerging companies with access to NVIDIA’s global network, technical resources, and market opportunities.
This MoU represents a significant milestone in Andhra Pradesh’s ambition to become a hub for advanced AI research, education, and innovation. By combining the technological leadership of NVIDIA with the vision of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the initiative aims to build a sustainable and scalable AI ecosystem that delivers long-term economic and social value, an official release claimed.
(Edited by Sumavarsha)
