C-DAC
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
India's premier R&D organization under MeitY focused on advanced computing, AI, cybersecurity, and electronics, with presence across 11 cities nationwide.
C-DAC at a glance
| Part of | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) |
|---|---|
| Established | 1988 |
| Address | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Official website | www.cdac.in |
Programs by C-DAC
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- MeitY unveils Blockchain India Challenge to boost secure, transparent governanceddnews.gov.in · last week
- MeitY launches NIDAR 2.0 to develop drones powered by Indian-made chipsm.economictimes.com · 2 months ago
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About C-DAC
The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. Established in 1988 in response to technology denial regimes, C-DAC was originally created to develop India's indigenous supercomputing capabilities under the leadership of Dr. Vijay Bhatkar.
Today, C-DAC is India's premier R&D organization for IT, electronics, and associated areas, with a presence across 11 cities. The organization has developed notable technologies including VEGA Microprocessors (India's first indigenous 64-bit RISC-V processor), AI-enabled solutions, healthcare systems, and quantum computing tools. C-DAC also runs the Advanced Computing Training School (ACTS), offering diploma programs in advanced computing and software development across India.
C-DAC plays a strategic role in national technology development including high-performance computing, AI, cybersecurity, and multilingual computing.
Who Benefits
Technology startups, researchers, and enterprises seeking collaboration on advanced computing, AI, cybersecurity, and deep-tech projects. Also benefits professionals through advanced computing education programs.
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Frequently asked questions about C-DAC
What does C-DAC do?
The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
Where is C-DAC located?
C-DAC is based in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
What sectors does C-DAC support?
C-DAC works with startups in Information Technology, Electronics, AI, Cybersecurity and High-Performance Computing.
What stage of startup does C-DAC support?
C-DAC supports startups at the Validation, Early Revenue and Growth stages.
When was C-DAC founded?
C-DAC was founded in 1988. It operates as a government.
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