We’re happy to welcome HCLTech as the newest member of the MIT Media Lab—joining a global network of organizations working together to shape the future of technology and its impact on society.

HCLTech is a leading global technology company delivering cutting-edge capabilities in digital, engineering, cloud, and AI. With a strong track record of innovation and a people-first mindset, HCLTech comes to the Lab to explore real-world applications of artificial intelligence through responsible, forward-thinking collaboration.

As a member, HCLTech will work closely with Media Lab faculty, researchers, and students on applied research and co-development initiatives. This relationship opens the door to breakthrough ideas, rapid prototyping, and technologies designed to tackle complex global challenges.

To deepen their engagement, HCLTech will also host a series of events at the Lab, including a “Future of Applied AI” roundtable, an AI + Ethics salon, and an Innovation Showcase highlighting co-developed solutions. These gatherings will create opportunities for knowledge exchange, cross-disciplinary insight, and shared experimentation.

“We are thrilled to join forces with the MIT Media Lab, positioning HCLTech at the forefront of applied AI research,” said Vijay Guntur, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Ecosystems at HCLTech. “By engaging with world-class faculty and researchers, we aim to explore co-development of innovations that create real-world impact for our clients.”

HCLTech was recently recognized by TIME magazine in both its World’s Best Companies 2025 and World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2025 lists—earning a top 20 global ranking in Professional Services and being named the highest-ranked India-headquartered technology company for the second year in a row.