BITSpilani and Wipro Collaborate to Launch Research Initiative, Boosting Cutting-Edge Engineering Breakthroughs

Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) has launched Wipro Research, a strategic initiative aimed at advancing engineering innovation through research partnerships. The initiative is backed by a partnership with Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) Pilani, which will provide PhD sponsorships and collaborative research efforts. The research center, headquartered in Bengaluru, will bridge the gap between academic excellence and industrial expertise, driving innovation and reinforcing Wipro’s commitment to shaping the future. The center will adopt a collaborative model that integrates in-house research teams, academic partnerships, and startup incubation. Pratik Kumar, CEO of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering, stated that Wipro Research will accelerate innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and create sustainable engineering solutions. The center will focus on building cutting-edge technologies with a two to five-year horizon, with an initial focus on hydraulics and automation. Professor V Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor of BITS Pilani, expressed his excitement to collaborate with Wipro Research, which will set a new benchmark for academia-industry collaborations in India.