Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), Prasanthi Nilayam Campus, has entered into a five-year Collaboration Agreement with AQ MATiCS Inc. on 27 December 2025, to jointly advance research, innovation, and capacity building at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing.
The agreement was formally exchanged between Prof. B. Raghavendra Prasad, Vice-Chancellor, SSSIHL, and Mr. Venkat Muramalla, Director, Partner Enablement, AQ MATiCS.
Those present at the event included – Dr. Srikanth Khanna (Registrar, SSSIHL), Prof. Pallav Baruah (Dean, Innovation & Entrepreneurship), Dr. R Raghunatha Sarma, Director, Prasanthi Nilayam Campus, Dr. K Vijay Sai, Head, Dept. of Physics, Dr. N Uday Kiran, Head, Dept. of Mathematics and Computer Science, Dr. Kurmarao Tyada, Asst. Professor, and Dr. V N Ravi Kishore Vutukuri, Asst. Professor, from the Dept. of Mathematics and Computer Science and Mr Azhar Hussain, Lead Innovation and Delivery, AQ MATiCS.
Key Highlights of the Agreement:
- Strategic Research Collaboration:
The partnership focuses on joint research in Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, advanced algorithms, and emerging technologies, aimed at strengthening the Quantum-AI ecosystem and addressing real-world challenges across domains such as healthcare, cybersecurity, sustainability, logistics, and digital assets. - Joint Development of Platforms & Solutions:
Both institutions will collaborate on the development of advanced platforms, software applications, and demonstrable solutions. AQ MATiCS will contribute industry expertise and resources, while SSSIHL will engage its faculty, researchers, and students through structured research, advisory roles, and internship programmes. - Creation of Joint Intellectual Property:
The collaboration enables the creation of jointly owned patents and intellectual property, with equal ownership. SSSIHL retains unrestricted rights to use such IP for its academic, teaching, training, and research purposes. - Structured Engagement through Statements of Work (SOWs):
All activities will be executed through mutually agreed Statements of Work, categorised as:- Product Research-Based SOWs (Quantum-AI research, algorithms, simulators, security and safety frameworks), and
- Application Development-Based SOWs (AI-driven applications, analytics solutions, chatbots, and use-case-specific systems).
Each SOW will define objectives, timelines, budgets, governance, and responsibilities.
- Establishment of Advanced Labs at SSSIHL: Subject to approval, AQ MATiCS will support the establishment of specialised labs at SSSIHL, including:
- AQ MATiCS QuantumRAiSE Labs (Quantum AI and Decentralised AI),
- AQ MATiCS Talent Labs (student clubs and startup initiatives), and
- AQ MATiCS iCollab (industry and international university collaborations).
All labs will remain under SSSIHL’s ownership and academic oversight.
- Curriculum, Internship & Training Support:
AQ MATiCS will support curriculum enrichment through elective courses in emerging technologies and provide internship and training opportunities for SSSIHL students at SSSIHL and AQ MATiCS facilities.
This collaboration reinforces SSSIHL’s commitment to values-based education combined with cutting-edge research, fostering innovation that is ethical, impactful, and aligned with societal needs.
