What is the concept of IIT Madras Research Park? How good is it?

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Ronit Adhikari · Accepted Answer

IIT Madras boasts a research park, a feature unique among Indian colleges, often earning it the moniker 'Stanford University of India.' While both IIT and IISc are highly esteemed, IIT Madras stands out with its dedicated research park.

Spanning approximately 1.2 million square feet, the park was established by Prof. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, an electrical engineering professor at IIT Madras.

Startups like Ather Energy (electric vehicles) and ZOHO were founded by IIT Madras alumni, focusing on technology.
Beyond e-commerce, the park fosters collaborations with companies like Qualcomm.
IIT Madras facilitates industry connections and real-world project development for students. The research park has generated over 1300 patents, with more than 200 startups financed by companies such as Intel and Crown.

IIT Madras is distinguished by its Research Park and NPTEL, the largest resource for engineering branches and courses, akin to MIT's Open Course Ware.

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