Driving innovation and reskilling through IoT initiatives, Manav Rachna collaborates with Arduino Labs to launch Vande IoT and Arduino UNO R4 WiFi Book.
Arduino, in collaboration with Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI), has inaugurated the Arduino Innovation & Learning Hub (AILH) at the Manav Rachna campus in Faridabad, marking its first large-scale co-creation partnership in India.
The hub, envisioned as a Centre of Excellence, will provide hands-on access to Arduino hardware kits, robotics systems, sensors, and IoT platforms. It is designed to support projects in artificial intelligence, robotics, healthcare, and deep-tech engineering, giving students, educators, and startups practical opportunities to design and prototype real-world solutions.
As part of the collaboration, the event also witnessed the launch of the Vande IoT platform, a framework aimed at driving indigenous innovation in areas such as agriculture, automation, and edge computing. Experts say this initiative will help accelerate the development of solutions that address India’s industrial and societal needs. Additionally, the Arduino UNO EK R4 WiFi book was released, offering a structured resource for learners and innovators to deepen their understanding of IoT concepts and their practical applications.
The AILH will act as the anchor of a three-tier national ecosystem: Arduino Inspiration Labs for schools, Invention Labs for higher education, and Innovation Labs for industry. This pipeline is intended to take learners from curiosity-driven exploration to industrial-grade innovation.
Aligned with national skilling and education missions, the initiative will focus on large-scale educator certification, national hackathons, and startup incubation. Partnerships are planned with NSDC, NITI Aayog, state education boards, and government-led innovation programmes.
