"This collaboration levels the playing field for students who might otherwise be overlooked," said Damayanti Bhattacharya, CEO, Maker Bhavan Foundation. "Each lab equipped with world-class tools is a promise to these young engineers that innovation has no boundaries of geography or privilege." As part of the agreement, Ansys will also provide technical mentorship, coordinate hackathons and workshops, and support faculty and student training. MBF will act as the bridge between institutions and Synopsys, ensuring effective use of the tools and tracking learning outcomes. "We are proud to partner with MBF in building a strong talent pipeline for the future," said, Mike Yeager, Area Vice President, India and Japan, at Ansys, part of Synopsys. "By bringing global technology to local classrooms, we are empowering students in India to innovate and solve real-world problems." This one-year collaboration marks the beginning of a larger vision.