BIT-ADVA Students’ Association inaugurated at Department of AI and Data Science, BIT
Bengaluru: The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Bearys Institute of Technology, organised the inauguration of its Students’ Association, BIT-ADVA, on November 3, 2025. The event was attended by Chief Guest Harish Neermarga, Managing Director of Accolade Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
The ceremony began with a prayer led by Maliha and team. In his inaugural address, Principal Dr. S. I. Manjur Basha underlined the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, noting the sector’s expanding scope and demand for skilled professionals.
Head of the Department, Dr. Mehaboob Mujawar, presented the objectives and forthcoming activities of BIT-ADVA. He urged students to participate actively in the association’s programmes, emphasising discipline, teamwork, and consistency as essential qualities for academic and professional development.
As part of the event, the department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Accolade Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. to strengthen industry-academia collaboration. The agreement is intended to facilitate student access to internships, training, and industry-oriented projects.
Delivering the keynote address, Neermarga discussed emerging trends in technology and the growth of the AI ecosystem. He outlined the current landscape of internships and advised students on practical approaches to securing opportunities in the sector.
The event proceedings were anchored by Mariyath Shabnam. Huzaina presented a floral welcome to the guests, and Rizana, BIT-ADVA Coordinator, administered the oath to newly inducted members. Prof. Masooda presented the annual report for 2024–25, and Safwana announced the names of student achievers. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Mariyath Shabnam.
The inauguration formally opened the activities of BIT-ADVA for the academic year 2025–26, marking the beginning of new collaborative initiatives between the department and the industry.
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Karnataka approves AI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru's Electronics City
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka government has approved the establishment of a CoE for AI in Biotechnology at IBAB in Electronics City (Phase 1), here.
The decision, taken by the state Cabinet on Thursday night, marks a significant step towards strengthening Karnataka’s leadership in emerging technologies, IT and biotechnology, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge said on Friday.
The centre will be established over four years with a total outlay of Rs 20 crore, in partnership with the Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP), according to a statement from the minister’s office.
"Karnataka has consistently been at the forefront of technological innovation. As we enter the decade of deep tech, our focus is on building future-ready capabilities at the intersection of artificial intelligence and biotechnology," Minister for IT and Biotechnology said.
"This Centre of Excellence will strengthen our research ecosystem, accelerate innovation and enable Karnataka to lead in high-impact next-generation technologies," he added.
Priyank added that the state government, through the Departments of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology, is actively investing in emerging technologies and taking steps to strengthen Karnataka’s AI and deep-tech ecosystem.
The minister said the Cabinet has also approved the transfer of a 51 per cent stake in the Karnataka Technology & Innovation Museum Foundation (KTIMF) to the Unboxing BLR Foundation.
KTIMF was established by the Government of Karnataka as a not-for-profit organisation to promote innovation, technological awareness, startup culture and public engagement in science and technology, aligned with the state’s vision of building a robust innovation ecosystem, he said.
The Technology & Innovation Museum will be developed at the NGEF campus in Baiyappanahalli, Bengaluru, under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with a total project cost of Rs 100 crore. Of this, Rs 49 crore will be contributed by the state government and Rs 51 crore by the private partner, he said.
