Outreach

Partnering for a Heritage-Led Future

Outreach, IKS Integration, and Collaborative Innovation

The Department of Heritage Science and Technology (HST) at IIT Hyderabad is at the forefront of a global movement: applying cutting-edge engineering, AI, and science to India’s profound traditional knowledge.

We are inviting visionary institutions to join our ecosystem. Whether you are a school looking to ground students in IKS, a university seeking research synergy, or a startup building the next "Heritage-Tech" unicorn, HST provides the platform, mentorship, and technical rigor to scale your vision.

1. Engagement Pathways

For Schools and Educators

• IKS Curriculum Design: Assistance in implementing the 5-level Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) modules, from basic Sanskrit logic to Ancient Mathematics.

• Teacher Training: Workshops for educators on how to integrate heritage science into the standard STEM curriculum.

• Heritage Labs: Guidance on setting up "Heritage Experience Zones" using AR/VR and physical models.

For Universities and Research Bodies

• Joint Academic Programs: Collaborate on M.Tech (Executive) or PhD tracks in Heritage Science.

• Infrastructure Sharing: Access to the Takshashila Center for multi-disciplinary research in archaeometallurgy, structural health, and bioinformatics.

• Faculty Exchange: Collaborative grant applications for DST, MoE, and international heritage funds.

For Startups and Industry Partners

• Incubation Support: Mentorship for startups working on Yoga-tech, sustainable materials, heritage tourism AI, and digital preservation.

• Licensing & IP: Access to HST-developed technologies in structural monitoring and digital restoration.

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Partner with HST on monumental preservation projects and community-led heritage documentation.

2. Our Areas of Specialization

What you gain access to when you partner with us:

• Yoga Science - Neuro-biomechanics and wearable tech for health.

• Heritage Informatics - AI/ML for manuscript analysis and language processing.

• Structural Health - Non-invasive monitoring of historical monuments.

• Ancient Metallurgy - Re-engineering sustainable ancient alloys and materials.

• IKS Pedagogy - Logic-based learning (Tarka, Vyakarana) for modern problems.

3. Why Collaborate with HST-IITH?

• Academic Rigor: Leverage the intellectual capital of India's premier technical institute.

• Holistic Approach: We don't just study the past; we translate it into a Trillion-Dollar Heritage Economy.

• Strategic Network: Connect with our existing partners like Samskrita Bharati, CSU, and the Ministry of Culture.

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