We will focus on upskilling more than 1,100 young people in future technology areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things and making them job-ready.
Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) has inaugurated the 'Samsung Innovation Campus' at Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) to enhance the skills of youth in future technology areas like AI and IoT and make them job-ready. This initiative reinforces Samsung's commitment to the government's Skill India initiative as part of the company's vision of #PoweringDigitalIndia.
Under the programme, Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) will train and empower 1,100 undergraduate engineering students across Karnataka.
The MoU was signed by Dr. B. Rangaswamy, Registrar of VTU in the presence of Dr. S Vidyashankar, Hon'ble Vice President of VTU and other eminent persons of SSIR. The pilot project between SSIR and VTU is an effort to equip students with knowledge and skills related to cutting-edge technologies, thus contributing to the growth of the technology ecosystem in Karnataka.
This initiative, which is facilitated by experts with access to Samsung Innovation Campus content in the areas of AI and IoT, will focus on instructor-led training for undergraduate students pursuing bachelor's and bachelor's degrees in technology. The program aims to generate high-quality, industry-relevant skill sets by training the youth of this nation.
By integrating technology, basic software skills and technical knowledge, the program seeks to enable participants to grow into well-rounded professionals.
“The aim of launching Samsung Innovation Campus is to empower young minds and enhance their innovative thinking. Our partnership with VTU is a stepping stone towards creating a hub of innovation that highlights the potential of young people. This collaboration will not only enhance the technical capabilities of young students but will also make them industry-ready. We are optimistic that through the programme, SSIR will promote innovation and instil an entrepreneurial mindset among aspiring engineers. He said Balaji Surairajan, Executive Vice President and CEO, Samsung Semiconductor India Research.
“VTU is a leading technical education university in Karnataka dedicated to preparing students for the rapidly evolving technology landscape. With its industry-relevant curriculum, VTU stands strong in offering a comprehensive blend of technical expertise and essential professional skills to students to achieve success in their career journey. We are delighted to collaborate with Samsung Semiconductor India Research because this will help our students to learn industry relevant concepts as well as get hands-on training which will make them job-ready in the future. He said doctor. S Vidyashankar, Vice Chancellor, VTU.
In addition to developing technical proficiency, students will be guided through the entire ideation process, problem-solving methodologies, and will be mentored by experts to solve specific problem statements while participating in statewide hackathons. It is worth noting that prominent ideas with potential for deep technology products will foster entrepreneurship among tomorrow's innovators.
About Samsung Semiconductor Research India (SSIR):
Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) is part of the global network of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. To provide component solutions, featuring industry-leading technologies in the areas of LSI system, memory and foundry. At SSIR, we provide our engineers with a foundation to work on cutting-edge technologies such as core IP design, serial interfaces, multimedia IPs, mobile SOCs, storage solutions, 4G/5G solutions, neural processors, AI/ML and much more. For more details, please visit: https://semiconductor.samsung.com/ssir/
