HCLTech, a global technology company, has joined the MIT Media Lab, a premier research and innovation hub at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to advance next-generation artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. The collaboration underscores HCLTech’s commitment to driving innovation through strategic partnerships and co-developing impactful, scalable solutions in AI, quantum computing, and beyond. As a member of the MIT Media Lab, HCLTech will gain access to cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary networks, and a community of faculty, researchers, and innovators. The partnership will enable HCLTech to engage deeply with pioneering work in applied AI, fostering joint projects that bridge the gap between advanced research and real-world implementation. Jessica Rosenworcel, Executive Director of the MIT Media Lab, welcomed HCLTech’s participation, stating, “We welcome HCLTech to the MIT Media Lab at a pivotal moment in the evolution of artificial intelligence. Their commitment to exploring applied AI aligns with our mission to design technologies that empower humanity. We look forward to dynamic collaboration that may advance responsible, human-centered innovation in AI and beyond.” Vijay Guntur, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Ecosystems at HCLTech, said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with the MIT Media Lab at the forefront of applied AI research. By engaging with MIT Media Lab’s world-class faculty and researchers, we aim to co-develop AI innovations that create tangible, positive impact across industries and communities.” HCLTech, with over 223,000 employees across 60 countries, delivers digital transformation, engineering, cloud, and AI solutions to clients in key sectors including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, High Tech, Semiconductors, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. The company reported consolidated revenues of $14 billion for the 12 months ending June 2025. Through this partnership, HCLTech aims to accelerate the development of future-ready technologies and strengthen its role as a leader in responsible innovation.