The Kotak IISc AI–ML Centre (KIAC) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) was conceived of with the vision of creating a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence–machine learning Centre at IISc. The main objectives of the Centre are:

  • to develop rigorously-trained human resources who will become future leaders of this technology and champion India’s surge in this area,
  • to conduct cutting-edge research in this area, leading to international visibility of the highest order, and
  • to develop innovative, deep tech solutions to meet the current and emerging requirements of not only the country but also the world.

KIAC was established with financial support from the Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL) through a corporate social responsibility grant.

As a state-of-the-art research and education facility, the Centre focusses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and their applications. The Centre is anchored by a group of faculty members at IISc who work in the areas of computer science, computational and data sciences, and artificial intelligence.