T-Hub, India’s leading startup incubator, in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology (DST), a department of the Ministry of Science and Technology, India, today inaugurated a one-of-its-kind technology hub for learning automatic and artificial intelligence (MATHEMATICS). This momentous occasion marks a significant step forward towards harnessing AI and ML to propel India’s technological prowess on the global stage.
With its strategic vision to drive AI innovation, create employment opportunities and provide a conducive ecosystem for AI startups, MATH has set ambitious goals to propel the Indian AI market to new heights. The Center of Excellence aims to generate over 500 AI-related jobs by 2025 and support over 150 startups annually, thereby positioning itself as the go-to destination for AI-focused initiatives in the country.
The Indian AI market is expected to reach $17 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 25-35%. In line with this growth trajectory, the inauguration of MATH as a Center of Excellence represents a crucial milestone in the advancement of AI and ML in India. The launch event, held at T-Hub, was attended by esteemed dignitaries including Sridhar Babu Duddilla, Minister of IT, E&C and I&C Government of Telangana, Rahul Paith, CEO of MATH , Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Principal Secretary IT, E&C and I&C Department, Government of Telangana, BVR Mohan Reddy, Board Member of T-Hub and Founder and Chairman of Cyient, and Mahankali Srinivas Rao (MSR), CEO from T-Hub.
Mahankali Srinivas Rao, CEO, T-Hub, said, “We are delighted to partner with MATH to establish a transformative hub for AI and ML technologies. This collaboration embodies our shared vision of nurturing startups, fostering innovation, and creating a thriving ecosystem for technological advancement. Together, T-Hub and MATH will enable entrepreneurs to harness the power of AI and ML, thereby driving meaningful change and propelling India onto the global stage of technology leadership.
Rahul Paith, CEO, MATH, said, “The inauguration of MATH marks an important milestone in our journey towards harnessing the potential of AI and ML to drive innovation and create impact. With state-of-the-art facilities and a comprehensive support ecosystem, MATH is poised to become the epicenter of AI and ML innovation in India. We are excited to collaborate with T-Hub and ecosystem stakeholders to accelerate the growth of AI-based startups, empower researchers, and shape the future of technology in our country.
MATH unveils state-of-the-art facilities including a mini data center with GPU capabilities, a world-class learning management system (LMS) designed for AI education, and robust data infrastructure to support supports various AI applications. This launch represents a pivotal moment for startups, researchers, and students as MATH introduces a wide range of programs and initiatives to empower stakeholders across the AI and ML spectrum. From providing access to cutting-edge computing infrastructure to offering AI skills programs, data lakes and virtual connectivity to global AI ecosystems, MATH is positioned as the ultimate destination for everything related to AI and ML.
MATH is committed to providing comprehensive support to startups, from infrastructure and manpower assistance to access to problem statements, data, and patent conversion opportunities. Infrastructure and technology tools such as GPU clusters, data lakes, LMS platforms, and annotation tools are easily accessible, enabling stakeholders to advance AI and ML with support and resources unprecedented.
