Walmart Center for Tech Excellence

The Walmart Center for Tech Excellence at IIT Madras, established through a partnership between IIT Madras and Walmart Global Tech, is dedicated to empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through technological advancement. Led by Prof. Raghunathan Rengaswamy, the Center focuses on developing cutting-edge solutions that enable MSMEs to adopt Artificial Intelligence and IoT technologies, driving operational efficiency and profitability. With an initial focus on supporting 15-20 MSMEs over the next three years, the Center aims to guide businesses in leveraging technology to boost growth while meeting Sustainable Development Goals. This initiative represents a significant step toward digitizing and modernizing India’s MSME sector through the combined expertise of IIT Madras and Walmart’s global technology capabilities.