Transforming Higher Education for the AI-First Era

Empowering universities and colleges to deliver globally competitive, industry-aligned AI and emerging tech education — in partnership with EICT Academy, IIT Kanpur, AIMA, and Skyline University College (UAE).

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Who We Are

IKIGAI School of AI is a next-generation skilling partner for academic institutions across India and internationally.


Founded by Nandan Mishra (IIT Kanpur alumnus, AI strategist, and serial entrepreneur) and Mukesh Kumar (a veteran educator with over 28 years of academic leadership and curriculum design experience), IKIGAI brings deep expertise in:

  • Curriculum innovation
  • Faculty enablement
  • Industry-integrated learning models
  • Cross-functional digital transformation in education

Together with top faculty, global mentors, and strategic academic partners, we help institutions stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital world.

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Our Mission & Vision

To bridge the gap between academia and industry by enabling every institution to deliver practical, scalable, and globally relevant AI and emerging technology education.

To prepare the next generation of students for AI-proof careers through experiential learning, real-world mentorship, & future-focused curricula.

Academic Partners
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Campus Transformation Program (CTP)

Our flagship initiative for institutions ready to scale.
CTP enables universities to embed AI and emerging tech across academics, infrastructure, & faculty delivery.

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  • Full curriculum integration (UG/PG)
  • Professors of Practice for live sessions & mentoring
  • Co-branded certifications with IIT Kanpur
  • AI Centres of Excellence & Innovation Labs
  • Portfolio-based project delivery
  • Institutional branding and outcome improvement

Program Models We Offer

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Curriculum-Integrated Programs
Modules in AI, Data Science, Cloud, DevOps, Full Stack Development, and more — aligned with UGC, NAAC, NEP 2020
Value-Added Certification Courses (VACs)
Short-term, industry-aligned programs with hands-on learning and dual certification
Faculty Development Programs (FDPs)
Tools, pedagogy, and AI readiness workshops for faculty
Mentored Industry Projects & Hackathons
200+ real-world problem statements delivered across campuses with GitHub-ready portfolios

Custom Solutions for Every Institution Type

We offer tailored solutions for both public and private institutions to ensure maximum academic and operational impact.

State-Government & Public Institutions

We support affiliated and state-run colleges in enhancing student and faculty outcomes without disrupting existing frameworks.

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  • VACs and bootcamps
  • IIT-certified programs
  • Faculty Development Programs
  • NEP/NAAC compliant delivery
  • Project-based learning for skill-building

Private & Autonomous Universities

Through our Campus Transformation Program (CTP), we help universities redesign their learning experience end-to-end.

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  • Curriculum integration across UG/PG
  • Professors of Practice for delivery
  • CoE and lab setup
  • Dual certification (University + IIT Kanpur)
  • Research and placement-aligned project mentoring

Impact at a Glance

5lac+
Students Mentored
1,000+
Personalized Coaching Sessions Conducted
50+
Academic and Enterprise Collaborations
200+
Industry Projects Delivered with Measurable Outcomes
100+
Programs with IIT Kanpur

Institutions We've Worked With

Success Snapshots

GL Bajaj
IIT-certified bootcamps with project mentoring
GitHub portfolios + hiring-ready student outputs
Skyline University College (UAE)
Joint venture under Skyline-IKIGAI Intelligence Hub
UAE-localized curriculum with global certification rollout
Your Industry, Your Path
Integrated VACs and FDPs across MCA, BCA, and MBA
300+ students certified; outcome-linked delivery enhanced academic standing
Ikigai Learner Support
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