Tech Mahindra has collaborated with University College London (UCL) to advance joint research and solution development in Generative AI and quantum computing. The collaboration will focus on next-generation solutions, including world models, domain-specific Small Language Models (SLMs), quantum machine learning, quantum security, and industry-specific AI use cases.

The company will contribute its deep domain expertise in large-scale AI model development, and enterprise solution engineering, while UCL will contribute its leading expertise in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies. Together, the two organizations will explore new opportunities across sectors where both have deep experience, including healthcare, telecommunications, advanced manufacturing and business services.

As part of the new agreement, signed at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi this week, the company and UCL will develop a collaboration model that, among other objectives, will aim to build verticalized Large Language Models (LLMs) and world models that can be deployed across enterprises in the UK and scaled globally. The engagement will primarily be driven by Tech Mahindra’s Makers Lab, the company’s innovation engine, and will be operated through joint research teams. The teams will be comprised of academics, research fellows and students from across UCL, collaborating with subject matter experts from Tech Mahindra.

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