Yenepoya, REYRA AI sign MoU to launch Quantum AI facility in Mangaluru
Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Edutecnicia Pvt. Ltd, through its AI research unit REYRA AI, to establish a Quantum AI Catalyst Lab at the Yenepoya School of Engineering & Technology (YSET) in Mangaluru. The agreement, executed by Dr. Aswini Dutt R. (Registrar, Yenepoya) and Muhammed Raees PC (Founder & CEO, REYRA AI), is aimed at promoting research, certification and hardware development in quantum computing and quantum-inspired artificial intelligence.
The collaboration positions the new laboratory as an industry-academia hub to prototype specialised computing architectures and develop proof-of-concept software solutions. According to the MoU text made public by the parties, the lab will focus on both quantum and quantum-inspired approaches, with an immediate emphasis on hardware accelerators such as FPGA-based deep learning and optimisation modules.
"The Quantum AI Catalyst Lab will act as an R&D hub for cross-disciplinary research spanning healthcare, medical imaging, intelligent computing and logistical optimisation," the MoU states.
Scope and intended outputs
The initiative outlined in the agreement lists the following priority areas:
- Design and prototyping of quantum-inspired hardware accelerators, including FPGA-based modules for deep learning and optimisation.
- Development of proof-of-concept software and algorithms in quantum computing, Quantum AI and quantum-inspired AI.
- Application-driven research in healthcare and medical imaging, intelligent computing and logistics optimisation.
- Industry-academia integration for training, certification and knowledge transfer.
YSET will host the laboratory and serve as the institutional delivery point for academic programmes and research activities, while REYRA AI (Edutecnicia’s AI research unit) will contribute technical expertise, tooling and industry linkages, the documents say.
Planned research areas and deliverables
The MoU maps out target deliverables and application areas without committing to a public timeline or fixed budget in the text released. The parties described the lab as a centre for prototyping and early-stage validation of hardware and software stacks in the Quantum AI domain.
| Component | Institutional Lead | Target Deliverables |
|---|---|---|
| Quantum AI Catalyst Lab | Yenepoya School of Engineering & Technology (YSET) | FPGA-based accelerators, proof-of-concept software, cross-disciplinary R&D |
| Industry-Academia Integration | REYRA AI / Edutecnicia | Certification pathways, tooling, research collaboration |
Local context and potential impact
Mangaluru, traditionally known for its port, education institutions and healthcare services, has seen growing interest in technology and applied research from local universities and private firms. The new Quantum AI initiative places YSET among regional institutions attempting to build niche capabilities in emerging compute paradigms.
Potential local benefits cited by the MoU include:
- Enhanced research infrastructure at YSET for students and faculty working on advanced computing topics.
- Opportunities for collaborative projects with industry, potentially leading to internships, training and certification for local talent.
- Applied research outputs in areas such as medical imaging and logistics that are directly relevant to regional healthcare providers and supply-chain stakeholders.
The agreement does not disclose specific funding arrangements, timelines for lab commissioning or details of equipment procurement. Further operational details — such as faculty appointments, curriculum changes or partner companies for broader industry engagement — were not included in the release accompanying the MoU.
Representatives of Yenepoya and REYRA AI signed the MoU on their respective behalf, signalling an intent to proceed with programme development, certification offerings and hardware-software co-design projects at the Mangaluru campus.
