Shodh AI Unveils Project Skanda: A Leap Toward Inventing India's AI Future

Shodh AI launches Project Skanda under the IndiaAI Mission, targeting mesoscale AI for energy storage innovation. In partnership with NVIDIA, this foundation model aims to accelerate battery material discovery, marking a shift from 'Make in India' to 'Invent in India', and positioning India as a tech leader.

NEW DELHI – At the India AI Impact Summit, Shodh AI introduced Project Skanda, a major initiative under the IndiaAI Mission. Collaborating with NVIDIA, the company aims to revolutionize energy storage through a new Mesoscale Foundation Model, focusing on the structural aspects of battery life and efficiency.

Project Skanda signifies a pivotal moment in AI and material discovery, as it uses NVIDIA Hopper GPUs and the PhysicsNeMo framework. CEO Dr. Arastu Sharma highlighted the project's ability to transform theoretical concepts into practical manufacturing solutions, aiming to reduce material development timelines significantly.

Shodh AI's endeavor is part of a broader vision backed by India's government, seeking to shift from consuming to creating technology. It's an alignment with Prime Minister Modi's vision for technological sovereignty and innovation, transforming India into a global leader in science and technology.