Bajaj Electricals Ltd has announced a strategic collaboration with the TIH Foundation for IoT & IoE, located at IIT Bombay, to co-develop smart lighting solutions under the โSmart Streetlight Controlโ project. This partnership brings together Bajajโs market dominance and deep expertise in large-scale lighting deployments with TIHโs cutting-edge research in electronics, network communication, and AI/ML technologies.
The collaboration aims to create intelligent, energy-efficient lighting systems that advance Indiaโs Smart City vision, contributing to national priorities such as Digital India and Make in India. Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the first phase of the partnership will focus on developing an AI-based lighting solution capable of delivering energy optimization, efficiency, and reliability.
“At Bajaj Electricals, innovation is not just a goal, itโs our DNA,” said Anand Joshi, CTO & Head of R&D, Bajaj Electricals Ltd. “Our collaboration with TIH Foundation is an important step towards building intelligent lighting ecosystems that not only conserve energy but also enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in cities across India.”
Key Highlights of the Partnership
– Smart Lighting Solutions: The partnership will develop intelligent lighting systems that advance India’s Smart City vision.
– AI-Based Solution: The first phase will focus on developing an AI-based lighting solution capable of delivering energy optimization, efficiency, and reliability.
– Industry-Academia Collaboration: The partnership exemplifies how industry-academia collaborations can bring ideas from lab to market.
“Smart lighting is central to the future of urban infrastructure,” said Rajesh Naik, COO โ Lighting Solutions, Bajaj Electricals Ltd. “Partnering with an innovation powerhouse like TIH allows us to combine academic research excellence with Bajajโs real-world experience in delivering reliable, large-scale lighting solutions.”
“This partnership exemplifies how industry-academia collaborations can bring ideas from lab to market,” said Kiran Shesh, CEO, TIH Foundation for IoT & IoE, IIT Bombay. “By combining TIHโs deep technical expertise with Bajaj Electricalsโ strong market presence, we are confident this initiative will lead to impactful technologies that benefit both industry and society.”
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