Infibeam Avenues and EDII Team Up to Boost AI Adoption in Gujarat
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 24: Infibeam Avenues Ltd has partnered with the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) in Ahmedabad to promote the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) among businesses, start-ups, and MSMEs. This collaboration aims to position EDII as a leader in AI technology integration.
About EDII
Established in 1983, EDII is a national resource institute for entrepreneurship education and innovation. It is supported by major financial institutions like IDBI Bank Ltd., IFCI Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd., the State Bank of India (SBI), and the Government of Gujarat.
THEIA Platform Implementation
Infibeam Avenues Ltd has introduced its advanced video AI Developer Platform, THEIA, at the EDII campus in Gandhinagar. This platform provides students and entrepreneurs with tools to create AI-driven products, enhancing their business capabilities.
Statements from Key Figures
Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General of EDII, stated, “By integrating advanced AI technologies like the THEIA Platform and AI Facility Manager at EDII, it will equip our students, start-ups, and MSMEs with the tools they need to thrive in a digital-first world.”
Rajesh Kumar, CEO of Phronetic.AI, Infibeam Avenues Ltd’s AI business unit, added, “The AI Facility Manager is a game-changer for campus management teams, prioritizing issues and identifying deviations from standard procedures swiftly, thus driving heightened efficiency.”
Vishal Mehta, Chairman and Managing Director of Infibeam Avenues Ltd, emphasized, “This collaboration aims to inject a dynamic factor into entrepreneurial ventures by integrating AI and tech solutions. In the future, only those entrepreneurs who embrace digitalization and Artificial Intelligence as integral parts of their business operations will thrive and achieve sustainable growth.”
AI Facility Manager
Infibeam has also introduced its AI Facility Manager at EDII, initially focusing on integrating datasets and visual data from campus CCTVs to monitor entries and exits. This tool will evolve to cover security management, resource allocation, and occupancy monitoring, enhancing operational efficiency.
Future Programs
The MoU outlines specific programs such as the Start-up Accelerator Programme, AI Implementation Programme, and MSME Support Programme, designed to nurture innovation and accelerate AI adoption among start-ups and MSMEs. Infibeam will also implement ‘EDII Campus Solutions’ for digital monitoring and AI-driven security measures.
