The Tech Panda takes a look at the efforts at skilling, upskilling, and reskilling in the tech industry.
Shipping: SHM Shipcare Signs MoU with Medhavi Skills University to Strengthen Maritime Skill Development
SHM Shipcare Private Limited (“SHM Shipcare”), an integrated maritime company engaged in shipbuilding, ship repair, ship management, and maritime safety solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Medhavi Skills University, and officially affiliated SHM Academy to strengthen skill development in India’s maritime sector.
Saifuddin Hajee, Group Chairman & CEO, SHM Shipcare, said, “Through this collaboration, we hope to establish a robust platform that seamlessly integrates academic learning with practical industry exposure, equipping learners with the knowledge, technical expertise and industry-ready skills required to meet the evolving needs of the maritime sector. We believe this initiative will contribute meaningfully to building a future-ready workforce that supports India’s growing maritime ambitions.”
Drones: From Dharavi’s Potters to Counter-Drone AI, Groww Foundation Backs 35 Young Innovators at IIT Bombay
Groww Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Groww, announced the first cohort of the INV.ENT program, backing 19 ideas by 35 young innovators at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay). Chosen from nearly 400 submissions across disciplines, the winning ideas range across a marketplace that takes ceramics from Dharavi’s potters to customers, a wearable sleeve that coaches physiotherapy patients through their exercises, a platform that turns CO2 into edible protein and an AI system built to guard critical infrastructure against rogue drones.
“At Groww Foundation, our mission since day zero has been to empower India’s youth with opportunities to learn, build and innovate. INV.ENT is a program born out of that belief,” said Kalpana Swaminathan, Head of Groww Foundation. “We see this as a launchpad, the place where young innovators get the mentorship, financial support and trust to take their first real shot, long before the world is watching. We’re excited to work closely with this cohort of innovators as they turn their conviction into something real, and we hope to look back one day and call this the starting point for some of India’s most impactful builders.”
HealthTech: Hinduja Foundation Announces 2026 Scholarship in Healthcare Innovation in Partnership with King’s College London
Hinduja Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Hinduja Group, has announced scholarships 2026 for Indian origin students to pursue the MSc in MedTech Innovation & Entrepreneurship at King’s College London. In 2024, the Hinduja Foundation UK made a significant philanthropic donation to world renowned King’s College London to establish the Hinduja King’s Health Partners’ Academy. This groundbreaking partnership includes support for full four-year PhD studentships in healthcare technologies at the School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences and one year MSc. MedTech Innovation and Entrepreneurship will benefit healthcare communities in both the UK and India. Furthermore, the partnership has brought nurses’ training, observer ships and online leadership training courses provided by Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to the P.D. Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai.
Ashok Hinduja, Chairman of Hinduja Foundation said, “Guided by our philosophy of ‘Act Local, Think Global’, we believe investing in future-ready talent is essential to building resilient healthcare systems in India that are aligned with global standards, contributing to the vision of a Viksit Bharat. Through this partnership, we aim to enable Indian students to access global expertise. The focus is on strengthening India’s capabilities in healthcare and expanding the scope of knowledge and research linked to India. Over the long term, the objective is to advance India’s role in the global healthcare landscape.”
Trading: National Stock Exchange & Higher Education Department, Government of Karnataka Sign MOU to Empower Students Through Skilling Program
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and Higher Education Department, Government of Karnataka have collaborated to launch the ‘Student Skilling Program’ aiming to equip the youth of Karnataka with industry-relevant skills in the securities market. The Student Skilling Program enhances their financial knowledge and employability skills in the securities market. This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marks a significant leap towards empowering the youth of the state of Karnataka.
Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, NSE said “Education, financial literacy and management and investing are key pillars in building a knowledgeable, empowered and resilient state of Karnataka. Through this collaboration with the Government of Karnataka, NSE is committed to equip students with practical knowledge of the securities market, investing, while also enhancing their employability and entrepreneurial potential. This initiative reflects our vision of creating a financially aware and future-ready youth workforce that can actively participate in India’s growth story.”
