Indian Institute of Science & University of Toronto Partner to Build AI-Driven Predictive Health-Care Systems

The AI-focused MOU will involve the Temerty Centre for AI Research and Education in Medicine, along with other University of Toronto AI researchers working alongside counterparts at the IISc.

The University of Toronto and the Indian Institute of Science have formalized a collaboration to advance artificial intelligence research and education, with a focus on building predictive health-care systems that can improve early diagnosis, enhance clinical decision-making and expand equitable access to medical services.

The collaboration builds on deepening academic and diplomatic engagement between Canada and India. The announcement follows the Canada-India Joint Statement issued in October 2025, which emphasized expanded cooperation in strategic and innovation sectors.

The AI-focused MOU will involve the Temerty Centre for AI Research and Education in Medicine, along with other University of Toronto AI researchers working alongside counterparts at the Indian Institute of Science, widely regarded as one of India’s leading research universities.

Together, they plan to develop artificial intelligence tools capable of analyzing complex clinical and population-level data to build predictive health-care systems designed for diverse and resource-limited settings.

“The University of Toronto is proud to contribute to the economic and talent priorities of our two countries, building on our deeply valued partnerships across India,” U of T President Melanie Woodin said. “By bringing together the perspectives and skills of students, researchers, health care experts and entrepreneurs in Canada and India, we can advance solutions to some of the most pressing challenges of our time.”

Beyond entrepreneurship, the University of Toronto has maintained academic collaborations with several Indian institutions and corporate partners, including joint research in sustainable urban development and smart technologies.

The new partnership with the Indian Institute of Science adds a dedicated focus on artificial intelligence and predictive health-care systems, signalling a long-term commitment to advancing digital health innovation across borders.

Announced in Mumbai by U of T President Melanie Woodin at an event attended by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and India’s Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary, the agreement reflects broader efforts to strengthen economic and research ties between the two countries.

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