Education the second innings of Binny Bansal of Flipkart fame Premium

Binny Bansal launches 'Binny Bansal Institute for Inventing the Future' at Plaksha University, focusing on frontier technologies.

The maverick credited as an e-commerce pioneer and founder of Flipkart has taken the next big leap. His mission: To create the perfect blend of industry and learning, technology and research, funding and futuristic vision.

Binny Bansal, in partnership with Plaksha University, has launched the ‘Binny Bansal Institute for Inventing the Future’ (IIF). The Institute will focus on developing innovative solutions to address global challenges using frontier technologies, such as AI, blockchain, and robotics.

Plaksha, based in Mohali, was founded by a global community of more than 100 technology and business leaders. It envisions reimagining technology education and research for India and the world, and promoting interdisciplinary learning by combining technology, design and entrepreneurship. The University is backed by partnerships with UC Berkeley, Purdue, UC San Diego, UPenn, IIT Kanpur and IISc Bangalore.

Bansal has provided start-up funding of ₹70 crore. With the best of talent and resources, the Institute will continue to establish Plaksha University as a hub for the next generation of technology leaders.

As for specifics, a press release from the University says IIF will further Plaksha’s commitment to frontier technologies. This will include:

* Leveraging AI+x to address challenges in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, energy, and environmental sustainability.

* Fostering collaborations between academia and industry, allowing for the commercialization of innovative ideas.