Kanpur, 20th January 2025 - Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), India’s top institution in science and engineering, and Citadel Securities, a leading global market maker, today announced a new partnership to build the “Translational and Transformative Training and Investigations Lab” (T3i Lab) at IITK. The lab will be part of IITK’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering and will be supported by a Citadel Securities CSR grant as part of the firm’s work to improve access to high-quality technical and computing education around the world.

The T3i Lab will provide students with access to world class research facilities and Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), a costly resource that is in high demand in India. The Lab will focus on enhancing research and education in High-Performance Computing, Data Science, Data Visualization, Translational AI, Machine Learning, and Intelligent Systems. It will also promote innovation in Computer Architecture Design and Hardware Security, supporting IITK and its students in staying at the forefront of emerging research and development in these critical areas.

Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IITK , commented, “The establishment of the advanced GPU Lab at IITK through this partnership will significantly boost our research and innovation ecosystem by enabling our students and faculty to pursue solutions with far-reaching impact. On behalf of the institute, I express our gratitude for Citadel Securities’ commitment to supporting this vision and anticipate technological advancements that will shape the future of technology.”

Mr. Aditya Singh who currently manages India trading at Citadel Securities, added “We are proud to support India's AI research and talent development through the T3i Lab. This initiative underscores Citadel Securities' commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the local communities where we live and work."

Prof. Amey Karkare, Dean of Resources and Alumni at IITK , said, “The establishment of this lab will provide our students and faculty with access to world-class resources and enable cutting-edge research in areas that are crucial to the future of technology. We are grateful to Citadel Securities for their generous support and look forward to seeing the tremendous impact it will have on our academic community.”

This collaboration establishes IITK as a pioneering force in computational research, empowering students and researchers to tackle real-world challenges through cutting-edge technology.

About Citadel Securities:

Citadel Securities is a next-generation capital markets firm and a leading global market maker, providing institutional and retail investors with the liquidity they need to trade a broad array of equity and fixed-income products. At Citadel Securities, the brightest minds in finance, science, and technology use powerful, advanced analytics to solve the market’s most critical challenges, turn big ideas into real-world outcomes, and accelerate their careers. For more information, visit CitadelSecurities.com.

About IIT Kanpur:

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, established in 1959, holds the distinction of being recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India through an Act of Parliament. Renowned for its excellence in science and engineering education, IIT Kanpur has made significant contributions to research and development over the decades. Its expansive, lush green campus spans 1,050 acres and hosts a rich array of academic and research resources. The institute comprises 19 departments, 26 centers, three interdisciplinary programs, and two specialized schools across engineering, science, design, humanities, and management disciplines. With over 590 full-time faculty members and more than 9,500 students, IIT Kanpur continues to be a leader in fostering innovation and academic rigor.

For more information, visit www.iitk.ac.in.