This unique model for collaboration is in part inspired by the MIT Media Lab’s Camera Culture research group’s previous work in India to encourage innovators, conducted in collaboration with TCS, the local government and citizen representatives in Nashik. The Kumbhathon was set by eminent citizens with support from industry partners along with critical expertise and inputs from the MIT Media Lab’s Camera Culture group and TCS. This helped the local administration create a better visitor experience at the Kumbh Mela through innovative, technology driven solutions that resulted in this large event being run successfully without any loss of human life.
DISQ builds a culture of innovation. It is a unique opportunity for you to develop into an entrepreneur and a thought-leader, while creating a huge impact on the lives of people. At DISQ you will:
- Work on curated research areas and challenges, derived through engagement with diverse stakeholders including citizens, industry, academia and the local administration
- Leverage cutting edge research assets, and accelerators from the likes of MIT Media Lab, TCS and other leading Industry partners
- Participate in an open innovation platform that can help you evolve from an ideator to being an innovators, career researcher, entrepreneur or corporate leaders
- Have access to mentors from the industry, academia, and government
- Qualify for the opportunity to be a visiting innovator at TCS, the Media Lab or industry collaborators
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