UC San Diego Partners with Indian Institutions to Establish GIFT International Fintech Institute

December 5 :
In an effort to promote India as a world leader in financial technology, UC San Diego is collaborating with Indian institutions to launch the GIFT International Fintech Institute (GIFT IFI). Ahmedabad University, IIT Gandhinagar, and Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) are all partners in this venture. Academic program creation, innovative research, and collaboration with Indian fintech companies are all part of the institute's aim.

"Cultivating the next generation of leaders, ensuring the future of fintech thrives on a foundation of innovation, collaboration and expertise," stated Prabal Gupta, executive director of U.S.-India Initiatives at UC San Diego.

UC San Diego chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla announced that GIFT IFI will equip workers with advanced skills, support research, and keep up with the dynamic financial business. Academically, UC San Diego is on the rise, drawing students from all over the globe and turning forth brilliant minds who will go on to dominate their fields. "We are proud to contribute to the growth and transformation of India's fintech sector," Khosla said, adding that the university was the first American institution to have a presence in GIFT City. The program will receive critical backing from the School of Computing, Information, and Data Sciences (SCIDS) at the University of California, San Diego. The AI and HPC capabilities of the school were emphasized by Rajesh K. Gupta, the interim dean of SCIDS, as crucial to the success of the institute.

GIFT IFI will provide a variety of learners, from fresh grads to mid-career professionals, with stackable credential programs that are designed to meet their needs. Vice chancellor Pankaj Chandra of Ahmedabad University announced that the course will cover the basics of fintech, cybersecurity, and the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Rajat Moona, head of IIT Gandhinagar, hailed the partnership as a chance to influence fintech education and entrepreneurship in India. He expressed his belief that this consortium will establish a foundation that fosters innovation, creativity, and risk-taking, and that this will enable the next generation of Indian fintech leaders to revolutionize the country's economy.