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Read what leading media outlets are reporting about our work in transforming MSMEs through technology and innovation.

Aug 11, 2026

Empowering MSMEs in Thoothukudi through AI & Digital Transformation

Walmart Center for Tech Excellence (WCTE), in Manufacturing Analytics, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, conducted an AI and Digital Transformation training session for MSMEs at Thuditssia – Thoothukudi District Tiny and Small Scale Industries Association, Thoothukudi (Tuticorin).

Jul 29, 2026

IIT Madras , FaMe TN partner to accelerate AI-led digital transformation of MSMEs

Chennai: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has partnered with the Bureau for Facilitating MSMEs of Tamil Nadu (FaMe TN) to accelerate digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and capablity building among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the state.
Dinamalar

Feb 20, 2026

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MSMEs get lessons to use AI

Trichy: Tiruchirappalli Industrial Micro Entrepreneurs Association (TIMEA) and Walmart Center for Tech Excellence (WCTE), IIT Madras, conducted a workshop here on Friday for MSMEs and entrepreneurs to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and data analysis tools to simplify operational workflow.
Times of India

Aug 18, 2026

MSME Ministry Organises National Seminar on Enabling MSMEs to Go from Local to Global through Digital Commerce at IIT Madras

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, through the MSME Development & Facilitation Office, Chennai, organised a National Seminar on “From Local to Global: Enabling Export-Ready MSMEs through Digital Commerce” at IIT Madras, Chennai, on 18th August, in collaboration with Entrepreneurship cell of IIT Madras. The seminar brought together MSMEs, entrepreneurs, students, policymakers, financial institutions, export ecosystem stakeholders and digital commerce experts to explore practical pathways for enabling MSMEs to access national and international markets.
Ministry of MSME, Government of India

Feb 28, 2024

Walmart launches Center for Tech Excellence at IIT Madras

The center will work towards developing cutting-edge solutions that will help MSMEs adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) along with digitisation to drive operational efficiency and profitability, it added.
The Financial Express

Mar 1, 2024

Walmart Center for Tech Excellence comes up at IIT-Madras to develop solutions for MSMEs

Set up by Walmart Global Tech, part of the US-based retail chain Walmart Inc, it will develop solutions that will help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) along with digitisation to drive operational efficiency and profitability, a statement said.
Economic Times
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