UPES Collaborates with Salesforce to Build India's Next Generation of AI Talent

UPES has announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Salesforce, the world’s leading AI CRM company, to launch an industry-focused B.Tech Computer Science Engineering (CSE) programme with a specialization in Data Science. Developed jointly by both institutions, the programme aims to equip students with future-ready skills in artificial intelligence, data science, analytics, CRM technologies, and enterprise automation.

A key highlight of the partnership is the establishment of a Salesforce Academia Centre of Excellence (CoE) at UPES. The CoE will offer AI skilling, faculty development, developer certifications, applied research, innovation projects, and hands-on training through Salesforce’s Trailhead learning platform. Students will gain access to enterprise technologies such as Agentforce, Data 360, Tableau, Education Cloud, and Agentforce Sales and Service from the first year itself.

Built on a unique Triple-C model — Co-create, Co-deliver, and Co-certify — the collaboration will provide students with industry-recognised Salesforce certifications, live projects, internship opportunities, and exposure to real-world business challenges. UPES Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Abhishek Sinha and Salesforce India Managing Director Mankiran Chowhan said the initiative will help create an AI-ready workforce and set a new benchmark for industry-academia collaboration in India.