Hyderabad, Nov. 9: Global technology company Affle 3i Limited has announced the Kedia Doctoral Research Scholarship at the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT-H).
The initiative will support one doctoral research scholar every year for the next 20 years. It marks 20 years of Vipul Kedia’s leadership and contributions at Affle.
The scholarship will cover tuition fees, stipends, research expenses and the dissemination of research findings. Affle will provide annual funding for the programme.
The initiative will support advanced research in Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, healthcare AI and smart cities. It aims to help researchers develop solutions to real-world challenges and strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem.
Affle Scholarship to Support Technology Research for 20 Years
Vipul Kedia, COO of India and Emerging Markets at Affle, is an alumnus of IIIT Hyderabad. The scholarship also reflects his long-standing association with the institution.
Professor PJ Narayanan, former Director of IIIT Hyderabad, welcomed the initiative. He said the scholarship would help promising researchers explore emerging technologies and address real-world challenges.
Narayanan also highlighted the importance of sustained partnerships between industry and academia. He expressed hope that the initiative would encourage impactful research and innovation.
Kedia said his two-decade journey at Affle had been an experience of learning, building and growing. He described the scholarship as a meaningful way to support future researchers and technology leaders.
He said the initiative would encourage young researchers to pursue ambitious ideas and create lasting societal impact.
Affle said the scholarship reflects its commitment to combining long-term business growth with social responsibility. The company aims to strengthen research, academic excellence and technological innovation through the initiative.
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