In partnership with COEP Technological University, KPIT Technologies announced the opening of the KPIT APEX Lab. APEX, which stands for Advanced Platform for Embedded eXpertise, is a strategic step in closing the gap between academic learning and industrial application.
It is a component of KPIT’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program and academia upskilling.
With the latest cutting-edge equipment, the lab is set up to enable instructors and students to work on practical embedded systems and hardware-software integration problems, encouraging creativity and industry preparedness.
The KPIT APEX Lab will benefit undergraduate and postgraduate students, PhD scholars, and faculty members, offering them a platform to:
- Build core technical competencies in embedded systems and hardware-software integration technologies
- Conduct advanced research and contribute to industry-relevant innovation
- Engage in continuous learning and cross-institutional collaboration
The lab encourages interdisciplinary learning, practical experience, and modular, credit-based education in accordance with the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Students from COEP Technological University and member institutions can access it because of its cluster-based format.
The cluster now consists of the following member institutions: Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s College of Engineering, and AISSMS Institute of Information Technology. Additional colleges are anticipated to join.
This collaborative model encourages shared infrastructure, curriculum development, and faculty upskilling—ensuring a scalable and inclusive approach to technical education.
Leadership Comments
Commenting on the launch, Vinayak Pai, Chairman, COEP Technological University said, “This KPIT Apex lab, an initiative of KPIT and COEP Technological University, marks a significant step forward in bridging the gap between academic learning and industrial application. By fostering collaboration with industry leaders, we are empowering our students with hands-on experience in cutting-edge embedded systems, preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow. With active support of Vice Chancellor and all my Board of Governance (BOG) members, I am confident that this lab will become a hub of innovation, research, and excellence.”
Anup Sable CTO of KPIT Technologies, said “We believe that the future of mobility and embedded systems will be shaped by strong industry-academia partnerships. The KPIT APEX Lab is an initiative to nurture engineering talent with hands-on experience and real-world problem-solving capabilities. By empowering students and faculty with cutting-edge tools and collaborative learning, we are investing in upskilling upcoming engineering talent.”
