In a strategic collaboration, Pearl Academy, an institution in creative education since its inception in 1993, has partnered with Tech Mahindra, a prominent global player in technology consulting and digital solutions. This partnership has established the Makers Lab at Pearl Academy’s Bengaluru campus, aimed at driving innovation in Generative AI (GenAI), the Metaverse, and immersive gaming.
The Makers Lab is designed as a nexus for creative and technological convergence, leveraging Pearl Academy’s stronghold in design and creativity alongside Tech Mahindra’s expertise in advanced technology solutions.
Nikhil Malhotra, the Global Head of the Makers Lab at Tech Mahindra, emphasized the collaborative nature of this initiative, stating, “This partnership illustrates the intersection of technology and creativity, fostering innovation with tangible real-world applications. The Makers Lab will empower students, faculty, and researchers to undertake groundbreaking projects in GenAI, the Metaverse, and gaming, paving the way for transformative enterprise applications.”
The Makers Lab is poised to become a dynamic research environment, enabling experimentation and collaboration while equipping participants with vital tools and knowledge to design impactful solutions.
The synergy between Pearl Academy’s emphasis on design thinking and Tech Mahindra’s technological capabilities will facilitate the development of localized large language models (LLMs), digital twins, immersive gaming experiences, and other avant-garde innovations at the forefront of GenAI and the Metaverse.
Aditi Srivastava, President of Pearl Academy, stated, “By integrating our design innovation capabilities with Tech Mahindra’s technological advancements, we are crafting a future where creativity and technology are intertwined to redefine industry standards. The Makers Lab will afford our students invaluable hands-on experience with emerging technologies, empowering them to reshape the creative industry landscape.”
Reference: Tech Mahindra
