Introduction

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, one among the institutions to be conferred the Deemed-to-be University status and the first with a multi-discipline, multi-campus environment, is fostering an interaction between academia, industries and research organizations in India to forge ahead in cutting edge R & D by leveraging its unique strengths. With excellent schools in Engineering, Business, Medicine, Applied Sciences, Ayurveda and Journalism, the University provides a serene environment for studies and research. It is gratifying that in just one year the university could attract top organizations for world-class research projects and collaborations in different domains. A unique E-Learning environrnent connecting all the four campuses, wireless connectivity, specialized research activities and world-renowned faculty make this University different.

What is it about

Unprecedented competition in technology development has changed the accepted business para¬digms in all sectors. An increase in free trade agreements between countries has resulted in the need to excel in quality exports and none can escape the impact of technological advancements that decide the future global business. Getting prepared to face this scenario is critical to business survival.

At Amrita we wish to prepare the industry, researchers and the academia to face tomorrow's world by helping them to hasten the transfer of information and knowledge for mutual benefit in the fields of science, technology and management. Arnnta Corporate Affiliates Program is conceived as a facilitating entity towards this goal.

Who are to benifit

Any forward looking organization keen to enhance its business opportunity through a comprehensive exposure to new concepts in technology and management is welcome to be a member of the A-CAP.

What are its benifits?

Domain experts from India and abroad frequently visit the different schools at Amrita and A-CAP acts as a forum for interaction between them and affiliates individually, collectively or through E-Conferencing mode at the University campuses in Coimbatore, Kochi, Amritapuri and Bangalore.

Seminars on specialized topics and Technology Exposure Programs (TEP) will be organized regularly for the affiliates.

Affiliates can attend any of the short-term courses offered by the University, at reduced rates.

Specific in-house programs for affiliates on mutually agreeable terms.

Assistance in specific problem solving through student project works.

Access to Library and information services.

Regular technology and news updates through E-newsletters.

Affiliates to be associated with academic program formulations, department advisory committees and mentoring of students.

III Domain experts from among the affiliates can be considered for adjunct /visiting faculty positions at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.

Affiliates will regularly receive information on Professional programs, Conferences, Seminars, Special lectures etc., organized by different schools and departments of the university.

Affiliates will receive an exclusive publication every 6 months. .

Annual meet of the Affiliates and Technology Bazar

What are its costs?

A nominal annual fee will be charged towards membership:
Small Scale Industry Rs. 2500/-
Medium Scale Industries Rs. 5000/
Large Scale Industries Rs.10,000/-
Service Sector Industries/R&D Institutions Rs. 5000/

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Contact
Director- Research
Centre for Funded Activities
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,
Ettimadai, Coimbatore, INDIA
ph. +91 422 - 2656 422  Fax: +91 422 2656 422
Email: cfact@amrita.edu