The i4C Hub is India’s most trusted innovation ecosystem driving industry-
academia collaboration through hackathons, skilling programs, and
strategic partnerships.
The i4C Hub is a collaborative ecosystem designed to strengthen India’s technology education system. It fosters long-term, sustainable bonds between academic institutions and industry partners, empowering teachers and enabling students to become industry-ready professionals.
i4C Hub is a national-level education and innovation network that aims to drive impactful collaborations across institutions, corporates, and government bodies—enabling skill development, innovation, and real-world problem-solving at scale.
i4C Hub is a response to India’s growing engineering education challenges. Despite producing over 1.5 million graduates annually, most face limited job prospects due to lack of internships and skill mismatches. i4C Hub addresses these critical gaps through innovation-led engagement and skilling.
We believe in outcome-based learning and work with our students to set clear objectives for their learning.
Engineers produced by
India annually
Students lack internships or
jobs post-graduation
Only 45% of employed engineers
meet industry standards
i4C bridges these gaps with stronger collaboration with corporate & industry workforce , hands-on training, internships & experiential learning, bootcamps, and national innovation & education programs.
i4C Hub is designed for every stakeholder in the innovation and education ecosystem. Whether you’re an institute looking to upgrade your curriculum, a trainer ready to mentor, or a CSR unit looking to invest in impact—i4C Hub has a role for you.
Through i4C Hub, colleges and universities can seamlessly integrate real-world exposure and next-gen training into their curriculum. The platform supports curriculum enhancement, faculty upskilling, and student development for industry readiness.
Through i4C Hub, colleges and universities can seamlessly integrate real-world exposure and next-gen training into their curriculum. The platform supports curriculum enhancement, faculty upskilling, and student development for industry readiness.
i4C Hub offers corporates a single window to access student talent, accelerate innovation, and fulfill CSR goals. Whether hiring, mentoring, or sponsoring programs, corporates can tap into India’s largest academic innovation network.
Through i4C Hub, colleges and universities can seamlessly integrate real-world exposure and next-gen training into their curriculum. The platform supports curriculum enhancement, faculty upskilling, and student development for industry readiness.
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Ongoing Projects
Smart India Hackathon (SIH) is a national innovation challenge where 2 lakh+ students solve real-world problems. It bridges academia with industry, fostering practical, creative, and impactful solutions.
Vidyaleap is a flagship program that nurtures core engineering talent through a 5-month hands-on internship, bridging academia with real-world product innovation.
Kiran Scholars' Summer School - Empowering underprivileged talented girl engineering students with hands-on tech training
i4C Hub 2025-26 Calendar Highlights
A visual glimpse into the vibrant moments of our Summer School
A visual glimpse into the vibrant moments of our Summer School
Hear how Vidyaleap helped students transform their skills, build
confidence, and land core electronics jobs.
“The sessions were very informative, interactive which made me enhance my technical knowledge. Very new information was provided by the industry experts which led to search and deep dive into that topic.
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"I am really happy and grateful for this opportunity. The training was fun , productive and enlightening. Everything planned by i4C & Persistent could surely show the commitment they have towards Kiran scholars and buddies . I’m really thankful for the support and guidance .
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"I gained hands-on experience in core concepts like OOP using C++, DSA, and SQL. Practical sessions helped strengthen my development skills. Exploring AI/ML with Pandas and Scikit-learn was exciting and insightful. Interacting with industry experts added valuable real-world perspectives to my learning journey.
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