In the knowledge economy, technology is a key to global competitiveness. For countries to become or remain competitive, their universities must produce a pipeline of technical innovators who contribute to the advancement of local technology, and the local economy.

To achieve this goal, Intel collaborates with top universities worldwide to expand university curricula, engage in focused research, encourage students to pursue advanced technical degrees, and build local innovation capacity through entrepreneurship so they are able to function in, and shape, the world ahead.

Intel's support of higher education curricula and research extends to more than 150 universities in more than 34 countries, including India. University participation is by Intel invitation only.

Each higher education program is administered locally in its host country or region. This may result in program changes that reflect the local needs of India versus Ireland, for example. This allows the program to reflect the individual needs of the communities it serves.