IIT Palakkad partners with Autodesk to advance skill development in design and make industries

Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad (IIT Palakkad) has signed an agreement with Autodesk to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) and digital construction laboratory on campus. The CoE will provide students, faculty, and industry collaborators with access to Autodesk’s cloud-based Design and Make platforms.

The partnership also aimed at enhancing learning, research collaboration, and curriculum innovation in the fields of architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), and design and manufacturing.

It will also enable hands-on learning and the practical application of advanced technologies such as building information modeling (BIM), generative design, and additive manufacturing, as per the official statement.

A Seshadri Sekhar, director at IIT Palakkad, said: "We look forward to working together with Autodesk in developing a dynamic and impactful learning platform for our students. This strategic collaboration is in line with our mission to connect academic learning with real-world industrial practice, enabling our students and graduates to possess future-proof capabilities."

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Smitha Raghunathan, Interim Regional Director, Autodesk India & SAARC, said: "Our partnership with IIT Palakkad merges academic rigor with world-class tech to get students ready for the emerging challenges of design and make industries. This partnership with IIT Palakkad reflects our deep commitment to empowering the next generation of innovators in India. Our goal is to bridge the gap between education and industry, so students are not only ready for the future of work but also are prepared to lead it.”

The objective of the partnership is also to deliver industry-oriented programmes in BIM and digital construction, co-create research case studies that showcase technology-driven impact, and foster student-led innovation through dedication incubation spaces within the Autodesk, the technology institute said.

“The partnership will also focus on curriculum development support and the rollout of student bootcamps, faculty development programs, and design competitions. Faculty members will be exposed to the latest trends in sustainable construction and design automation, with opportunities to pursue Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) credentials,” the institute added.