The Delhi Government has announced plans to establish two AI Centres of Excellence aimed at training over 7,000 learners, supporting more than 100 startups, and creating new opportunities in the technology sector to strengthen innovation and skill development. Officials indicated that the centres will serve as hubs for collaboration between academic institutions, industry stakeholders, and emerging businesses. The move reflects a broader effort to position Delhi as a hub for technological advancement and digital innovation.
Over a four-year period, the initiative is expected to support nearly 100 startups, train more than 7,000 individuals, and generate over 1,000 employment opportunities.
Each centre will be developed with an investment of ₹20 crore under a 40:40:20 funding model involving MeitY, the Delhi government, and industry or academic partners. Leading institutions such as Netaji Subhas University of Technology and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University are expected to be key collaborators.
The AI-CoEs are envisioned as platforms to drive research, innovation and the growth of a robust startup ecosystem. By bringing together stakeholders from government, academia and industry, the centres aim to help startups scale ideas into viable, high-impact ventures.
A major focus area will be the deployment of AI-driven solutions in governance to improve efficiency, transparency and responsiveness in public service delivery, thereby enhancing citizen experience.
According to Delhi IT Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, the move is aimed at developing skilled AI professionals while enabling innovators to address real-world challenges. He added that the initiative would strengthen Delhi’s position as a hub for artificial intelligence and next-generation technologies, while also attracting investments and generating employment.
