PUNE: Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) today announced the inauguration of its new state-of-the-art R&D campus in Pune, Maharashtra, reinforcing its commitment to investing in India for India and the world. This expansion makes Pune Dassault Systèmes’ largest center in India and a critical hub in its global innovation network.

The new facility consolidates three decades of operations in India, enabling the company to scale delivery, accelerate innovation, and strengthen support for customers worldwide. In the past five years, Dassault Systèmes has upgraded the Pune campus and expanded its capacity. In the current phase, the company has added a new building, “EARTH,” with a capacity of 2,400, thereby taking the overall Pune campus capacity from 4,700 to 7,100.

“This campus represents the next phase of our journey in India, scaling innovation, fostering collaboration with customers, academia, and startups, and creating opportunities for high-value jobs and research that will benefit India and the world,” said Deepak NG, Managing Director, India, Dassault Systèmes.

He further added, “India has been playing a vital role in our global R&D and services strategies. The new campus in Pune will enhance our commitments and accelerate our portfolio growth with AI-powered generative experiences and virtual twins.”

Aligned with Dassault Systèmes’ global sustainability vision, the Pune campus is built to IGBC Green Building standards. It integrates water recycling systems, CO₂-monitored high-efficiency air-conditioning, energy-saving lighting automation, and generates over 610 KW+ of solar power, reinforcing the company’s dedication to reducing its environmental footprint.

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MUMBAI: UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, one of India’s leading higher education institutions, to establish an academic-industry collaboration. The MoU was formally exchanged at UST’s Thiruvananthapuram Campus and outlines a multi-dimensional partnership between UST and BITS Pilani that will promote innovation, talent nurturing, and joint research to bridge academia and industry for creating solutions with real-world impact.

The partnership aims to focus on advanced research and co-creation in frontier domains such as Photonics, Quantum Computing, VLSI, Humanoid Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and MedTech. Through joint research programs, patents, Proof of Concept (PoCs) projects, and commercialization-ready products will be developed under the shared guidance of UST’s engineering experts and BITS Pilani’s academic leadership.

The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Alexander Varghese, Chief Operating Officer, UST; Gilroy Mathew, SVP & Global Head of Engineering, UST; Shilpa Menon, Center Head – Trivandrum; Sarath Raj, Senior Director & Head – HR BSE-APAC; Ashok G Nair, Bhavesh Sasirajan, Deepti Sujatha, and Nikitha Bahadur from UST. Prof. Sanket Goel, Dean (R&I), and Dr. Praloy Mondal, Program Manager, CREST, were present on behalf of BITS Pilani.

Speaking on the occasion, Gilroy Mathew, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Engineering, UST, said,

Prof. Sanket Goel, Dean – Research & Innovation, BITS Pilani, added,

As part of this collaboration, UST will co-develop research programs aligned to pressing industry problems, provide technical mentorship, enable prototyping infrastructure, and support commercialization of innovation outcomes. Areas of cooperation also include semiconductor testing, data-driven engineering, cloud computing, sustainable technologies, and AI-powered industrial solutions. UST will additionally engage with the BITS Pilani placement cell to recruit emerging talent while participating in curriculum design and faculty development efforts.

This collaboration also underscores UST’s commitment to advancing engineering R&D on a global scale. With deep expertise across semiconductor design, software-defined mobility, smart manufacturing, and immersive technologies, UST delivers AI-integrated solutions from chip to cloud. Together, these capabilities position UST as a global leader in delivering adaptive, next-generation engineering solutions.

UST, with expertise in AI/ML for semiconductor validation, automotive predictive maintenance, autonomous driving simulations, and robotic actuators, can drive applied research by sharing real-world datasets and industry challenges. This partnership will leverage BITS Pilani’s AI ecosystem to co-develop market-ready solutions, upskill talent, and advance India’s automotive and robotics sector.

The MoU is poised to drive lasting impact by embedding innovation, agility, and industry relevance into the academic ecosystem, empowering students and faculty to make meaningful contributions. This strategic collaboration with BITS Pilani marks yet another step in UST’s journey to shape the future of deep-tech innovation and India’s talent force.

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Over 5,000 students from leading academic institutions across India participated in a preliminary coding assessment. Of these, 129 students were shortlisted from 17 campuses, grouped into 22 teams, and invited to UBS’s offices in Mumbai and Pune for a 24-hour non-stop challenge.

Participants tackled live problem statements focused on social impact, aligned with UBS India’s purpose of reimagining the power of investing to create a better world. The key themes included:

• Connecting classrooms to industry experts to enhance learning outcomes
• Creating an upskilling platform to empower youth with better career opportunities
• Creating a tech-enabled donation system to streamline the delivery of educational resources

Throughout the hackathon, UBS Distinguished Engineers mentored the participants, helping them understand the real-world context of the challenges, guiding them during brainstorming sessions, and offering support to overcome technical hurdles. While the ideas and execution remained entirely student-led, the mentors played a key role in helping teams navigate and refine their solutions based on practical insights.

The top three teams presented solutions using cutting-edge technologies, including AI models and blockchain, to address pressing issues in India’s ed-tech landscape. High-potential ideas will be considered for Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development and further refinement.

The winning teams were felicitated by the UBS India leadership team:

• Winners: Indira Gandhi Technical University, Delhi
• 1st Runners-Up: MIT- World Peace University and Vishwakarma Institute of Technology.
• 2nd Runners-Up: Dwarkadas J Sanghvi College of Engineering & SPIT Mumbai

With this initiative, UBS India reaffirms its commitment to nurturing future-ready tech talent, championing purpose-driven innovation, and empowering communities through collaborative problem-solving.

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Over 5,000 students from leading academic institutions across India participated in a preliminary coding assessment. Of these, 129 students were shortlisted from 17 campuses, grouped into 22 teams, and invited to UBS’s offices in Mumbai and Pune for a 24-hour non-stop challenge.

Participants tackled live problem statements focused on social impact, aligned with UBS India’s purpose of reimagining the power of investing to create a better world. The key themes included:

• Connecting classrooms to industry experts to enhance learning outcomes
• Creating an upskilling platform to empower youth with better career opportunities
• Creating a tech-enabled donation system to streamline the delivery of educational resources

Throughout the hackathon, UBS Distinguished Engineers mentored the participants, helping them understand the real-world context of the challenges, guiding them during brainstorming sessions, and offering support to overcome technical hurdles. While the ideas and execution remained entirely student-led, the mentors played a key role in helping teams navigate and refine their solutions based on practical insights.

The top three teams presented solutions using cutting-edge technologies, including AI models and blockchain, to address pressing issues in India’s ed-tech landscape. High-potential ideas will be considered for Minimum Viable Product (MVP) development and further refinement.

The winning teams were felicitated by the UBS India leadership team:

• Winners: Indira Gandhi Technical University, Delhi
• 1st Runners-Up: MIT- World Peace University and Vishwakarma Institute of Technology.
• 2nd Runners-Up: Dwarkadas J Sanghvi College of Engineering & SPIT Mumbai

With this initiative, UBS India reaffirms its commitment to nurturing future-ready tech talent, championing purpose-driven innovation, and empowering communities through collaborative problem-solving.

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“Envisioning a fully developed nation by the 100th year of our independence, it is crucial that every individual, every community, and every sector realizes its full potential. To achieve this ambitious goal, the cooperative sector must play a significant role,” Athawale emphasized in his keynote address.

Key Proposals:

1. 500 Cooperative Startups: These startups will focus on aspirational districts, harnessing local resources, skills, and ideas to address regional challenges and create economic opportunities.

2. 500 Campus Cooperatives: Youth-centric institutions will be established on campuses to foster innovation in technology, digital services, sustainability, and green energy. These platforms will encourage collaboration and experimentation, enabling students to launch ventures.

3. Cooperative Commodities Exchange: Aimed at empowering farmers and small producers, this exchange will ensure transparent trade, fair pricing, and equitable benefits. It will provide a marketplace to bridge the gap between producers and buyers, boosting rural India’s economic potential.

4. Cooperative Economic Zones: Special zones will be set up to foster economic growth through cooperative-led industries. These zones will focus on sustainable development and inclusive growth, creating job opportunities and promoting rural-urban integration.

Focus on Sustainability, ESG, and the Social and Solidarity Economy:

The Global ESG Conclave also highlighted the importance of creating a Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE), which prioritizes social and environmental well-being alongside economic development. The World Cooperation Economic Forum is actively championing this cause by encouraging innovative cooperative-led approaches that contribute to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 10 (reducing inequality).

One such initiative is Coopathon4SDG10, a platform designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving among cooperatives, entrepreneurs, and youth leaders. This initiative aims to generate impactful solutions for reducing inequality and creating inclusive economic opportunities.

During the event, Dileep Sanghani, Chairman of IFFCO and President of the National Cooperative Union of India, emphasized the need for cooperative mechanisms to tackle global challenges like climate change. Binod Anand, Co-Founder of the World Cooperation Economic Forum, highlighted the importance of ESG principles in preparing youth for leadership and sustainability.

Strategic Collaboration:

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) and the World Cooperation Economic Forum. This collaboration aims to strengthen agricultural cooperatives, empower rural communities, and promote knowledge exchange across Asia-Pacific.

The World Cooperation Economic Forum continues to play a pivotal role in shaping a global cooperative movement by driving sustainability, fostering inclusive development, and creating pathways for a fairer and more resilient economy. Through initiatives like Coopathon4SDG10 and the SSE model, it is working to transform challenges into opportunities for equitable growth.

The initiatives proposed at the conclave highlight the critical role of the cooperative sector in ensuring that India becomes a developed nation by its centenary of independence in 2047.

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PUNE: Mastercard today announced the inauguration of a new, state-of-the-art Tech Hub in Pune, which will support the company’s growth in India and play a crucial role in advancing its technology on a global scale. Spread over nearly half a million square meters, the campus in Pune is the latest addition to Mastercard’s global Tech Hub ecosystem which spans seven locations, including Arlington, Dublin, New York, Pune, St. Louis, Sydney, and Vancouver.

Located at Bluegrass Business Park in Yerwada, Pune, the Tech Hub will house over 6,000 technologists, engineers, and experts from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, ranging from software development to finance, data architecture to cybersecurity and beyond, making it Mastercard’s largest workforce in a single city, globally.

With an established presence in India for over four decades, today, Mastercard operates at the center of a thriving payments ecosystem that makes commerce in the country smarter, safer, and more inclusive. In 2014, Mastercard established its first India Tech Hub in Pune, starting with a small workforce that has grown manifold over the past decade, demonstrating the company’s substantial investment in the local workforce and economy. Today, the Pune Tech Hub plays a crucial role in supporting Mastercard’s vital global operations across payment safety, cybersecurity, fraud detection, and digital identity.

Ed McLaughlin, President & Chief Technology Officer, Mastercard, said: “We are thrilled to open the doors to our new Tech Hub in Pune which will play a pivotal part in Mastercard’s global technology strategy. As one of the key nodes for our technology operations worldwide, the new Pune Tech Hub will collaborate with other hubs around the world to build the revolutionary technologies that shape our world, powering economies to make everyday life happen. It also serves as a testament to Mastercard’s enduring commitment to empowering India, furthering its digital ambitions, and nurturing the immense talent in the country.”

The launch of Mastercard’s new campus will support several goals within the government’s “Viksit Bharat” vision, which seeks to transform India into a fully developed, technologically advanced economy by 2047—the 100^th anniversary of the country’s independence. Already, the Pune workforce has been supporting the way in delivering technological solutions for India’s domestic market. Key initiatives include the financial inclusion platform Community Pass, the global pilot launch of the Payment Passkey Service in India which integrates biometrics and tokenization for secure online checkout, and its role as an authorized Authentication Service Agency, enabling banking and government partners to offer Aadhaar-based services and benefits.

Gautam Aggarwal, Division President, South Asia, Mastercard, said: “India remains a strategic location for Mastercard, where we are deeply committed to investing in technologies that help the digital economy work all across the continent. Our newest Tech Hub in Pune marks a significant milestone, demonstrating Mastercard’s focus on growth in this market. With a strong team in India supporting global technological breakthroughs, we look forward to building on the work to achieve the Government of India’s ambitious digitization goals, alongside our valued partners in the region.”

At the Pune Tech Hub, Mastercard employees collaborate to address some of the most complex technological challenges facing the world today, ensuring the reliability of critical infrastructure for secure, seamless, and efficient payments globally. The new facility aims to deepen collaboration between Mastercard’s global teams and the vibrant Indian technology ecosystem.

To deliver a superior workplace experience, the Pune Tech Hub’s innovative design features:

• One of the company’s most sustainably designed offices globally: In alignment with India’s vision for inclusive and environmentally responsible growth and Mastercard’s commitment to achieving net zero by 2040, the solar-powered Pune Hub is the first building in the world to be TRUE Platinum certified for construction and the first TRUE-certified construction in India.[1]
• A teamwork-oriented, employee-centered space: The campus features technology-enabled collaborative spaces, workstations with state-of-the-art equipment, and thoughtfully designed meeting areas with a mix of natural and artificial lighting. It also includes numerous lounge areas, ergonomic sit-to-stand desks, and various wellness and recreational amenities, such as a quiet room, gymnasium, games room, open-air terrace and lounge, medical facility, and an exclusive cafeteria for Mastercard employees offering a range of healthy dining options.
• Elements inspired by nature and local culture: To stimulate creativity and harmony, the design themes on each floor are inspired by the ‘panch mahaboots’ – the five elements of nature. The walls are also adorned with murals and original art by Indian artists, paying tribute to the country’s landscapes, culture, and people.

The new Pune Tech Hub augments Mastercard’s growing presence in India which spans offices in Gurugram, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Vadodara. 

[1] Administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) helps facilities measure, improve, and recognize zero waste performance by promoting sustainable waste management and reduction practices that contribute to positive environmental, health, and economic outcomes.

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BENGALURU: Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and nextGen automation, today inaugurated one of its largest employee campuses globally, at Bagmane Solarium City, Bengaluru, also known as India’s Silicon Valley.

This state-of-the-art campus covers an area of ~ 630,000 sq. ft and features a Global Innovation Hub, Training center, R&D center, Skill center, and Digital Hub with a capacity to accommodate over ~ 8000 professionals.

This new campus reaffirms Schneider Electric’s commitment to be an employer of choice by providing world-class infrastructure for employees to collaborate, develop, and deliver industry-leading solutions for customers. It also reinforces the company’s pledge to “Make in India for India and the world,” showcasing ongoing investments in manufacturing, innovation, people, R&D, and skill building.

Underlining Schneider Electric’s focus on accelerating its investments in India, Peter Herweck, Chief Executive Officer, Schneider Electric, said, “I am delighted to open one of our largest employee campuses worldwide in India. This new investment underscores our dedication to accelerating our contribution to India’s rapid growth. We strongly believe in its potential as a springboard for innovative ideas benefitting local customers, while making a global impact.”

Commenting on the new campus inauguration, Deepak Sharma, Zone President – Greater India, MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India, said, “Our new employee campus goes beyond being just a workplace. It exemplifies the creation of a dynamic ecosystem aimed at fostering collaboration and igniting creativity across the entire energy sector value chain. Through this campus, we aim to provide an immersive, hands-on learning experience, offering comprehensive insights into energy management and industrial automation. Furthermore, it underlines our commitment to expanding our workforce of over 37,000 in India to drive the development of cutting-edge products and solutions not only for India but also for the global markets”

The Innovation Hub at Bagmane offers an immersive experience that integrates all Schneider Electric offerings to showcase a comprehensive journey, transforming sustainability ambitions into tangible actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. This innovative approach underscores Schneider Electric’s commitment to providing a holistic view of its solutions and their impact on driving sustainable practices and outcomes.

The Bagmane Campus Training Center will feature interactive demonstrations, workshops, and expert-led sessions, ensuring that our employees, partners, and customers, gain practical knowledge and expertise in the latest technologies and solutions. It will harness internal expertise to foster a learning culture, offering an advanced learning environment equipped with the latest technologies and infrastructure.

Standing by its commitment towards sustainability, the Schneider Electric Bagmane Bengaluru Campus is designed to prioritize sustainability with off-site green power, energy-efficient chiller systems, and 100% greywater reuse via a sewage treatment plant. The campus has already applied for LEED Gold certification, demonstrating Schneider Electric’s commitment to international sustainability standards. Further, the Schneider Electric interior fit-out works are also striving for LEED – Platinum certification, reflecting the company’s ongoing pursuit of excellence in sustainable building practices.

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Les Roches has been committed to China and Chinese students, having been a pioneering actor in China with its first establishment in 2003, 20 years ago. With Mountain Education Group, Les Roches pursues its mission to provide Chinese talents with world-class hospitality management education, building on the highest standards developed by Les Roches.

MEG will be responsible for all financial investments, land acquisition, architectural design, campus or project construction, licenses and permits, financial management, student recruitment, and logistical arrangements. Les Roches will be responsible for academic curriculum development, as well as standard policies implementation. Les Roches will also support MEG in the pre-opening phase of the campus with project management as well as with facilities and operations development, marketing, and enrollment.

The first iconic realization of the two partners will be the “Shanghai Mountain Les Roches Campus,” a very ambitious project that brings a unique model of education and architectural design to the city of Shanghai. The campus design is divided into two phases. The project has entered the first phase of the design and planning stage. The campus building will be designed and built by a team of world-renowned and Pritzker Prize winners’ designers. The confirmed Pritzker Prize Winners include Alvaro Siza (Portugal) and Tadao Ando (Japan). In addition, MEG is inviting Peter Zumthor, a Swiss national treasure designer and winner of the Pritzker Prize in 2009, to join the design of this magnificent campus project. The other design team includes Guo Xien and Hu Rushan, founding partners of Ruen Design Research Office, Liu Yichun, the chief architect of Dashe Architecture Design Firm, and Fan Beilei, the founder of Geng Architecture Firm.

Les Roches model hospitality education programs that balance theory with practice, independent learning with strong faculty support and mentorship, providing a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Guided by its mission, Les Roches ensures that students acquire personal and professional skills for immediate employment and progression into leadership positions in the industry.

MEG CEO Mr. Zeng declared: “For many years, MEG has consistently pursued an idealistic approach to education, the schools we invest in and manage in Shanghai and Suzhou have received high praise from parents and students, several campus buildings have won numerous significant domestic and international awards.”

Sommet Education CEO, Benoît-Etienne Domenget shared: “As one of the world’s fastest-growing economies for careers in tourism and hospitality, China is an essential development platform for international education brands like ours to invest in and innovate. This new alliance will seal future opportunities for all of our students and Chinese talents.” 

Les Roches ranks 4th in the world’s higher education institutions for hospitality and leisure management (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023). Part of Sommet Education, the worldwide leader in hospitality education, Les Roches is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

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VISAKHAPATNAM: Samsung India’s flagship CSR program Samsung Innovation Campus concluded the AI and Big Data courses for its first all-girls batch of 153 students in Vishakhapatnam, reiterating Samsung’s commitment to being a strong partner of India and working alongside the Government in its mission to empower the country’s youth and #PoweringDigitalIndia.

The students, who were mentored and trained at Dr. Lankapalli Bullaya College, Vishakhapatnam, were presented with certificates of completion at a felicitation ceremony held on Thursday.

An all-girls batch of 153 students, of which 75 have been trained in AI and 78 in Big Data, were felicitated by officials from Dr. Lankapalli Bullaya College, Samsung, and ESSCI.

Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI), which is a National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) approved entity, is executing the program through its nationwide network of approved training and education partners.

“Our global citizenship initiative, Samsung Innovation Campus, is in alignment with India’s development agenda. Through this initiative, we want to empower the youth and create opportunities for them in future tech domains, further boosting India’s growth story and strengthening our commitment to Powering Digital India,” said Mr. Hyun Kim, Corporate Vice President, Samsung Southwest Asia.

Samsung India launched its Samsung Innovation Campus program at eight campuses across the country with the aim of upskilling 3,000 less-privileged youth in future tech domains such as AI, IoT, Big Data, and Coding & Programming and helping them get relevant job placements.

Samsung Innovation Campus aims to upskill youth aged 18-25 years in future technologies and enhance their employability. These are key technology skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

During the course of the program, participants receive instructor-led classroom training through approved training and education partners of ESSCI across the country.

Youth enrolled in the program are undergoing classroom training and will complete their hands-on capstone project work in their selected technology areas from among Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, Big Data, and Coding & Programming. They will also be imparted soft skills training to enhance their employability and provided job placements in relevant organizations.

Those opting for the AI course will undergo 270 hours of theory training and complete 80 hours of project work while those doing the IoT or the Big Data course will undergo 160 hours of training and complete 80 hours of project work. Participants opting for the Coding & Programming course will do 80 hours of training and be part of a Hackathon.

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