In Davos, Madhya Pradesh government discussed investment and cooperation in Artificial Intelligence, DeepTech, Cyber Security and Gaming with AI company Touch Lab. Emphasis was placed on state infrastructure, start-up ecosystem and policy support.
During the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Government of Madhya Pradesh had an important discussion with Mr. Hervé Kouraye, advisor of AI-based company Touch Lab, regarding the possibilities of cooperation and investment in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging digital technologies.
Dialogue on technical capabilities and policy cooperation
During the meeting, Principal Secretary, Industrial Policy and Investment Promotion, Shri Raghavendra Singh gave detailed information on Madhya Pradesh’s technical capabilities, policy support and practical aspects of possible partnership. He informed that the state government is developing a favorable and supportive environment for investment in areas like AI and DeepTech.
Touch Lab’s global experience and AI solutions
In the meeting, Touch Lab company representatives shared their AI based advanced technological solutions and global experience. The company said it has expanded to the United Kingdom, Tokyo and the United States and is also participating in the upcoming Global AI Summit.
Phased AI development strategy and strong infrastructure
Principal Secretary Shri Singh said that Madhya Pradesh is moving forward with a phased and realistic approach in the field of AI and emerging technologies. He highlighted the affordable, stable and reliable power infrastructure available in the state, which provides a strong base for data center and compute-intensive operations.
Natrex: Center for Advanced Mobility and AI Testing
Shri Singh described NATRAX as a special technical asset of Madhya Pradesh. Being the country’s largest automotive testing and validation track, Natrax provides real-world use-based opportunities for advanced mobility, AI-based testing and next-generation technology applications.
Emphasis on education, research and SME based cooperation
The meeting also discussed education and research based cooperation, with special emphasis on strengthening SME participation and applied innovation. The Principal Secretary informed that more than 6,000 registered start-ups are active in Madhya Pradesh, providing a strong ecosystem for pilot projects, testing and co-development of new technologies.
Interest in cyber security and online gaming
Touch Lab expressed interest in the potential use of its AI technology in areas such as cyber security and online gaming. This interest is in line with Madhya Pradesh’s dedicated policies related to AVGC (Animation, VFX, Gaming & Comics) and digital innovation.
Agreement on AI pilot project and ecosystem partnership
Both sides agreed to continue the dialogue on AI-focused pilot projects, ecosystem partnerships and possibilities of technology-based initiatives in Madhya Pradesh. The discussion reflects Madhya Pradesh’s strategy in Davos under which the state is promoting collaboration and investment in AI and DeepTech through practical dialogue with global technology companies.