Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh: The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP)
and PhysicsWallah (PW), an EdTech company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) to establish the University of Innovation (UoI), which is aimed to be the first Institute of
Eminence (IoE) in Andhra Pradesh. This initiative is in line with the vision of Chief Minister Shri N
Chandrababu Naidu as it aims to provide the state’s youth with education in Artificial
Intelligence (AI), emerging technologies, new age skills, and entrepreneurship, paving the way
for Andhra Pradesh to become an education hub.
The University of Innovation will work towards blending academic excellence, innovation, and
research. Its focus is to address key challenges in education and employability. The initiative will
follow a hub-and-spoke model, with the University serving as the central hub, and satellite
centers across Andhra Pradesh acting as spokes. This approach is an attempt to provide
students from diverse backgrounds and regions access to contemporary, hybrid education that
combines online and in-person learning experiences. In an attempt to keep the curriculum
aligned with the market, PW is collaborating with industry partners like Amazon Web Services
India Pvt Ltd to provide industry-relevant education.
Shri Nara Lokesh, Minister for Human Resources Development, Government of Andhra
Pradesh, said, “This partnership aims at advancing innovation and equipping our youth with
skills that align with industry demands and standards. The University of Innovation’s vision to
get status of Institute of Eminence for integrating advanced technology and education to create
pathways for growth and development is commendable. We are confident that this initiative will
strengthen our state’s position as a leader for talent development and knowledge creation.”
Alakh Pandey, Founder & CEO, PhysicsWallah (PW), shared his thoughts on the collaboration,
“At PhysicsWallah, we believe that education is important. Our partnership with the Government
of Andhra Pradesh to establish the University of Innovation is a step towards that belief. We are
committed to invest up to ₹1000 crores by GSV Ventures – US and other investors, the purpose is
to create an institution that combines academic learning with industry relevance. The UoI will
help learners with the skills they might need in a constantly evolving job market, in an attempt
to foster entrepreneurship and innovation.”
Prateek Maheshwari, Co-Founder, PhysicsWallah (PW) mentioned at the signing of the MoU,
“Sri Chandrababu Naidu’s unwavering commitment and unparalleled speed in driving progress
make Andhra Pradesh the ideal partner for visionary projects like University of Innovation. His
proactive approach and decisive leadership has helped PW take the first step to establish a role
model higher education institution born out of collaborative efforts between the government,
academia and industry.”
On the occasion of signing of the MoU, Deborah Quazzo, Managing Partner at GSV Ventures
said, “At GSV, we are attempting to foster initiatives that could help bridge the gap between
education and industry. To establish the University of Innovation is a step towards our belief in
the power of deep-tech and AI to shape learning. This collaboration is an attempt towards
creating a model for innovation in education on a wider scale.”
The establishment of the University of Innovation reflects the shared viewpoint of GoAP and
PW. The University will also attempt to leverage technology, including AI-driven tools and
adaptive learning platforms, to ensure personalised learning experiences for all students. This
partnership is a step towards attempting to help the youth acquire industry relevant skills and
in-turn assist them acquire necessary skills needed.