Greater Noida, 30 September, 2026: Noida Institute of Engineering & Technology (NIET) has further strengthened its commitment to building industry-ready talent with the establishment of the CodeXperience Center powered by Capgemini in its Greater Noida campus. The centre is envisioned as a dynamic platform for industry–academia collaboration, experiential learning, innovation, and the development of future-ready technology professionals.
The initiative brings together NIET’s academia ecosystem with Capgemini’s industry expertise to provide students with exposure to emerging technologies, industry practices and collaborative approaches to solving real-world challenges.
The CodeXperience Center will serve as an experiential learning space designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the evolving demands of a digital and AI-driven workplace.
The event was graced by distinguished leaders from both industry and academia. From Capgemini, Balasubramaniam Natarajan, Executive Vice President, Insights & Data - India, Capgemini; Yashowardhan Sowale, Executive Vice President, Insights & Data - India, Capgemini; Puneet Kumra, Vice President & Head Early Careers Program – India, Capgemini; Amit Khurana, Senior Director & Head of Brand – India, Capgemini; and Suman Bhattacharya, Director, Early Careers Program - India, Capgemini, joined the occasion and shared their perspectives on strengthening industry–academia engagement and preparing students for the evolving technology landscape. Representing NIET, Dr. O.P. Agarwal, Managing Director; Dr. Neema Agarwal, Additional Managing Director, NIET Greater Noida; along with Dr. Vinod M. Kapse, Director, NIET, Greater Noida graced the occasion.
“The CodeXperience Center is designed to give students practical exposure to emerging technologies and real-world problem-solving, enabling them to build, test, and refine solutions that address industry challenges. By nurturing multidisciplinary collaboration, AI literacy, innovation, and continuous learning, we are helping shape a generation of adaptable, future-ready engineers equipped to create lasting value for businesses and society,” said Balasubramaniam Natarajan, Executive Vice President, Insights & Data - India, Capgemini.
Speaking on the initiative, Dr. Neema Agarwal, Additional Managing Director, NIET Greater Noida, said, "The CodeXperience Center powered by Capgemini is a step towards creating an ecosystem where students can experience the world of industry while they are still on campus. It will provide opportunities for experiential learning, innovation, mentorship and exposure to emerging technologies, helping our students become adaptable and future-ready professionals.”
The presence of senior leadership from both organisations reflected the shared commitment to creating meaningful platforms for experiential learning, industry exposure, innovation and future-ready skill development.
The Centre is expected to facilitate a range of activities, including technology-focused experiential learning, industry interactions, workshops, mentoring sessions, collaborative projects, faculty development and innovation initiatives. It will also provide opportunities for students to understand how technology is applied to solve real business and societal challenges.
