Yenepoya University and Edutecnicia Partner on Quantum AI Research

Insider Brief

• Yenepoya University and Edutecnicia, through its REYRA AI initiative, have signed an MoU covering research, training and innovation in quantum computing, quantum AI and quantum-inspired AI.
• The partnership will establish a Quantum AI Catalyst Lab for joint research, proof-of-concept projects, hardware accelerator development, training and student skill-building.
• Yenepoya will launch a certification programme in quantum computing and quantum AI for undergraduate students, faculty and researchers at its School of Engineering and Technology in Mangaluru.

Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Edutecnicia Pvt Ltd, working through its AI research initiative REYRA AI, to build collaborative research, training, and innovation programs around quantum computing, quantum artificial intelligence, and quantum-inspired AI, Daijiworld reported.

The agreement was signed by Dr. Aswini Dutt R, registrar of Yenepoya, along with Muhammed Raees PC, founder and CEO of REYRA AI, and Dr. Bishrul Hafi, co-founder and CIO of REYRA AI.

A central piece of the partnership is the creation of a Quantum AI Catalyst Lab, positioned as a shared space for research, innovation, and technology development, the source reported. The lab is intended to support joint research projects, the development of quantum-inspired AI hardware accelerators, proof-of-concept work, expert-led training, faculty development, student skill-building, and industry-focused projects.