BENGALURU: Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) launched Wipro Research, a Bengaluru-based initiative focused on advancing engineering innovation through research in collaboration with Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, on Tuesday.
Wipro Research aims to create a collaborative environment by bringing together in-house teams, academic institutions, and startup incubators. This collaboration will support PhD programs and drive breakthrough research in areas such as hydraulics, automation, aerospace, water, and 3D printing.
Pratik Kumar, CEO of Wipro Infrastructure Engineering, described the launch as a significant step toward innovation and growth across Wipro’s core business areas.
The initiative will be led by Sundararaman G, who transitions from his role as Co-CEO of Wipro PARI which offers expertise in Automation Solutions.
Under him, Wipro Research will focus on technologies with a two-to-five-year horizon, including autonomous systems, motion components, electronics, network communications, computer vision, material science, and manufacturing processes.
BITS Pilani Vice Chancellor Professor V Ramgopal Rao highlighted the importance of academia-industry collaboration, stating that the partnership will initially focus on hydraulics and automation and expand to aerospace, water, and 3D printing in the future.
Sundararaman added that this will not only advance technology but also provide opportunities for professional growth and access to state-of-the-art research facilities.
“Our efforts will focus on real-world applications, deeply engaging with research and development and manufacturing teams to make a lasting impact on the industry,” he said.