The Jubilant Bhartia Foundation in collaboration with McGill University (Canada), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create the Centre of Excellence in AI Education and Research. This Centre is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry-relevant applications, with the goal of producing job-ready Al engineers and future research leaders. It will first offer a Master’s program that combines strong academic foundations with applied learning and industry engagement, it added.
The MoU was signed on the margins of an event with Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand and Jayant Chaudhary, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and also Minister of State for Education, Government of India.
In a joint statement, Shyam S Bhartia, Founder & Chairman, Jubilant Bhartia Group and Hari S Bhartia, Founder & Co-Chairman, Jubilant Bhartia Group said, “India is at the forefront of digital innovation, and the need for industry-ready AI talent has never been greater. Through our partnership with McGill University, we are creating a powerful ecosystem where academic rigour meets real-world execution, thus supporting India’s vision of becoming a global AI powerhouse. The Centre of Excellence in AI Education and Research will produce professionals who can move seamlessly from classroom concepts to enterprise-scale AI deployment.”
Deep Saini, President and Vice-Chancellor McGill University, Canada added,“The Centre of Excellence in AI Education and Research in India represents an important step in expanding the University’s global presence, strengthening international partnerships, and extending its academic reach.’
The Centre will also serve as a research hub to foster AI solutions tailored to India’s digital transformation journey, the statement added.
Published on February 28, 2026
