In a significant step towards strengthening industry–academia collaboration, ITSS Global has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sri Eshwar College of Engineering to establish a Joint Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Lab on the college campus.

This pioneering initiative underscores ITSS’ commitment to fostering next-generation AI talent while addressing real-world banking and technology challenges through applied research and innovation.

Bridging Academia and Industry

By doing so, ITSS ensures that students gain hands-on exposure to the kind of challenges faced by global banks and technology firms— something that traditional classroom learning alone cannot provide.

The AI Innovation Lab will serve as a collaborative platform for students and industry experts to tackle real-world challenges in banking and financial technology. Through the partnership, ITSS Global will:

• Provide real-world problem statements and use cases drawn from its global banking and fintech projects.

• Deliver specialized training programs to enhance AI and Machine Learning (ML) competencies.

• Identify and hire talented AI/ML specialists directly from the campus.

By integrating academic learning with industry-driven insights, the initiative ensures that students are not only job-ready but also prepared to become innovators in AI and digital transformation.

Preparing the Next Generation of AI Leaders

This collaboration underscores ITSS’s focus on embedding AI into practical applications such as compliance, payments, digital banking, and core banking modernization. Students will gain direct experience in areas that are critical for the financial industry, giving them a competitive edge in the job market.

Students at Sri Eshwar College will now have a unique advantage: direct access to industry expertise, mentorship, and global exposure. This positions them to emerge as job-ready innovators with a deeper understanding of how AI can be applied in domains like banking, payments, compliance, and digital transformation.

Mutual Benefits for Academia and Industry

• For students of SECE: Practical learning, industry mentorship, internship opportunities, and career pathways in AI and fintech.

• For ITSS: Access to a pipeline of highly skilled AI/ML professionals, fresh perspectives from young innovators, and accelerated development of AI-powered internal tools and solutions.

• For the industry: Faster innovation, solutions tailored to real-world challenges, and a workforce that is ready for the future.

Shaping the Future of Work in AI

The partnership is a strategic move for ITSS Global, aligning with its vision of enabling AI-driven digital transformation for clients worldwide. By investing in academic collaborations, ITSS aims to close the skill gap, ensuring the global workforce is equipped for the future of work.

As industries increasingly look to AI and ML to enhance efficiency, compliance, and customer experience, this lab will serve as a launchpad for groundbreaking innovations emerging from the collaboration of academia and enterprise.

About ITSS Global

ITSS Global is a leading banking technology and solutions provider, operating in over 22 countries and delivering core banking, digital banking, and AI-driven solutions to financial institutions worldwide.

About Sri Eshwar College of Engineering

Located in Coimbatore, India, Sri Eshwar College of Engineering is renowned for its focus on innovation, research, and skill development, producing industry-ready graduates in technology and engineering disciplines.

Visit ITSS Global’s website to find out more: https://www.itssglobal.com