KPIT and COEP Technological University Launch Hardware-Software Integration Lab to Bridge Industry and Academia

Mumbai, 4^th August, 2025 — KPIT Technologies, a global leader in building mobility solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and safer world, has announced the launch of the KPIT APEX Lab in collaboration with COEP Technological University. APEX stands for Advanced Platform for Embedded eXpertise—is part of KPIT’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program and academia upskilling and represents a strategic step towards bridging the gap between academic learning and industrial application.

The lab is equipped with the most advanced tools and designed to empower students and faculty to work on real-world challenges in embedded systems and hardware-software integration, fostering innovation and industry-readiness.

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

Commenting on the launch, Mr. 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.”

Mr. 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.”

Aligned with the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the lab promotes multidisciplinary learning, hands-on experience, and modular, credit-based education. It operates in a cluster-based format, making it accessible to students from COEP Technological University and member institutions. Currently AISSMS Institute of Information Technology, Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s College of Engineering, and Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering are member institutions in the cluster with more institutions expected to join.

This collaborative model encourages shared infrastructure, curriculum development, and faculty upskilling—ensuring a scalable and inclusive approach to technical education.