Experience and Innovation Center for Emerging Technologies
To establish a state-of-the-art Experience and Innovation Center (EIC) that showcases, develops, and pilots cutting-edge solutions in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cybersecurity, and Smart City Solutions — driving digital transformation, co-innovation, and knowledge sharing for industries, governments, and academia.

Vision

To become a hub for demonstrating practical applications of emerging technologies, fostering innovation, and enabling real-world solutions that accelerate sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and urban development.
Key Focus Areas
Industrial IoT (IIoT)
- Connected devices and sensors for smart manufacturing and predictive maintenance.
- Real-time monitoring dashboards for industrial operations.
- Demonstration of digital twins and remote asset management.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)
- AI-driven analytics for operational efficiency and decision support.
- Computer vision, NLP, and robotics demos.
- ML labs for building and testing custom models on real datasets.
Cybersecurity
- Live threat detection and response simulation.
- Secure architecture showcase for IoT and Smart City networks.
- Cyber risk assessment and incident response scenarios.
Smart City Solutions
- Integrated smart grid, smart mobility, and urban IoT deployments..
- Sustainable infrastructure demos: energy management, smart lighting, waste management.
- Citizen services innovation corner: public safety, e-governance, and smart utilities.
Core Components
Demo Zones: Interactive zones with live use cases and working prototypes.
Innovation Labs: Collaborative spaces for rapid prototyping, PoCs, and hackathons.
Training & Knowledge Hub: Workshops, certifications, and awareness sessions for stakeholders.
Collaboration Spaces: Networking areas for startups, industry experts, academia, and government representatives.
Command & Control Center: A real-time monitoring center showcasing smart operations management.

Benefits
Accelerate adoption of next-gen technologies.
Enable co-creation and testing of scalable solutions.
Train workforce on latest tools and security best practices.
Drive partnerships between tech providers, industries, and cities.
Support policy makers with practical insights for smart urban planning.
Target Audience
Industrial enterprises seeking digital transformation.
Smart city planners and municipal corporations.
Technology solution providers and system integrators.
Startups and innovators.
Universities and research institutions.
Integration of Academia & Research Communities
Role in the EIC
Co-creation of Knowledge: Universities and research institutes will collaborate with the center to develop and validate new use cases in IIoT, AI/ML, Cybersecurity, and Smart City technologies.
Joint Research Projects: The EIC can act as a testbed for applied research, where faculty and students run real-time experiments and simulations on industrial-grade infrastructure.
Talent Development: The center will host academic training programs, internships, live projects, and hands-on workshops for students to gain exposure to real-world industrial and urban challenges.
Innovation Challenges: Organize hackathons, ideathons, and competitions for students and researchers to solve industry problems using the center’s resources and datasets.
Publication & IP Development: Collaborative research work can lead to joint publications, patents, and prototypes that benefit both academia and industry.
Guest Lectures & Knowledge Sharing: The center will run a series of talks, webinars, and masterclasses by industry experts, researchers, and thought leaders — fostering a two-way learning ecosystem.
Key Benefits for Academia & Research

Access to live industry-grade equipment and datasets not available in typical labs.
Stronger industry-academia linkages for placements and sponsored projects.
Real impact through applied research that solves local and global challenges.
Exposure for faculty to the latest industrial trends and smart city developments.
Opportunities to commercialize research and technology through startups and partnerships.
Example Initiatives
Industry-Funded Research Chairs in focus areas like AI Ethics, Industrial Automation, or Urban Cybersecurity.
Joint MSc/PhD Programs with practical modules delivered partly at the EIC.
Student Incubation Hub to nurture tech startups emerging from research work.
Living Labs e.g., Smart Campus or Connected Factory setups for teaching and experimentation.

Why It Matters
Bringing academia and research into the EIC ensures that the latest technological advancements are not only demonstrated but also extended, localized, and scaled, with a constant pipeline of skilled talent and fresh ideas.
Contact Us
4th Floor, Oberle Towers,
Balmatta, Mangaluru.
mlr@varmatrix.com
+91 93809 71845
0824 4251407
0824 4261407