{"id":1085,"date":"2026-06-16T16:25:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T16:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/international.iitd.ac.in\/nzc\/?p=1085"},"modified":"2026-07-23T10:02:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:02:48","slug":"tech-mahindra-new-zealand-centre-internship-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/international.iitd.ac.in\/nzc\/2026\/06\/16\/tech-mahindra-new-zealand-centre-internship-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech Mahindra &#8211; New Zealand Centre Internship Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1085\" class=\"elementor elementor-1085\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8dc03f1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"8dc03f1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-12c53fa\" data-id=\"12c53fa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb26f8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb26f8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.5.3 - 28-12-2021 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h1><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0CALL FOR APPLICATION<\/b><\/h1><p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Makers Lab Internship Program @ Tech Mahindra \u2013 Pune, India<\/b><\/p><h3><b>Overview<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of its partnership with the New Zealand Centre in Delhi, Tech Mahindra is offering four paid internship opportunities at its Makers Lab in Pune, India. These internships are designed to foster creativity, innovation, and exposure to new-age technologies, including Generative AI, AI Agents, Edge AI, AGI, and Quantum Machine Learning &amp; Security.<\/span><\/p><p><b>About the New Zealand Centre (NZC) at IIT Delhi<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New Zealand Centre is a first-of-its-kind joint initiative by the eight New Zealand universities and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi. The eight universities of New Zealand feature in the top 3% worldwide according to the QS World. IIT Delhi is one of the top technology institutes in India and holds the special status of Institution of Eminence (IoE) by the Government of India. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of the Centre is to promote relationships of understanding and cooperation across diverse fields of academic and other sector engagement in New Zealand.<\/span><\/p><p><b>The Centre<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotes joint research projects among IIT Delhi and New Zealand universities in thematic areas of research important for both countries.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides a forum for India-New Zealand dialogue among different sectors (government, academia, and business) in education, cultural exchange and cooperation, economic transformation, innovation and national growth strategies, and other topics of mutual interest.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Undertakes special projects to enhance New Zealand-India understanding and cooperation in research, teaching, publication, patents, and start-up ventures.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>About Tech Mahindra<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tech Mahindra is a leading global IT services and consulting company headquartered in Mumbai, India. With presence in over 90 countries and a workforce of more than 148,000 professionals, it specializes in digital transformation, cloud computing, AI, and business process services. The company is known for its innovation-driven approach and strong commitment to sustainability<\/span><\/p><p><b>About Makers Lab<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tech Mahindra\u2019s Makers Lab in Pune is the company\u2019s flagship innovation hub, dedicated to pioneering research in emerging technologies like AI, quantum computing, IoT, and the metaverse. Established in 2014, the lab fosters a culture of experimentation and collaboration with academia, startups, and global partners. It is known for developing cutting-edge solutions such as Entellio, a generative AI chatbot, and Project Indus, an open-source Indic language model. Makers Lab offers a dynamic environment where young innovators contribute to real-world problem-solving and future-ready tech<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Internship Format<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tech M has offered four paid internship positions for PhD students. One spot is reserved for applicants from IIT Delhi . Selected interns will travel to Pune, India and be based at Tech Mahindra Makers Lab for up to six (6) weeks. During this period, they will gain hands-on experience and mentorship in an immersive innovative environment. By the end of the six-week period, interns are expected to have developed and contributed to a project on the data provided to them.<\/span><\/p><p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Please note: Any Intellectual Property (IP) generated on this programme based on Tech M\u2019s data will be the property of Tech M.<\/span><\/em><\/p><h3><b>Program Highlights<\/b><\/h3><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exposure to next-gen technologies, including Generative AI, AI Agents, Edge AI, AGI etc.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mentorship from industry leaders and researchers at Makers Lab.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opportunity to develop a concept or prototype that addresses a real-world problem.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Showcase their project to Tech Mahindra\u2019s leadership and innovation community.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy the dynamism, culture and history of Pune and India.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Important Dates<\/b><\/h3><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"395\">Application Submission Deadline:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"409\">22 Jul&#8217;26<\/strong> <em data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"437\">(Extended from 20 Jul&#8217;26)<\/em><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Announcement of successful applicants: 20<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aug&#8217;26<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internship period:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Oct&#8217;26 (Monday) to 27<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nov&#8217;26 (Friday)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Tech Mahindra, Makers Lab, Pune, India<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Eligibility<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This internship is open to PhD students at New Zealand\u2019s eight universities and IIT Delhi, undertaking disciplines such as Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, Design, or other related fields.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Stipend Details<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each Makers Lab Intern will receive a stipend of <em>US<\/em>$4,000\u00b9 for the 6-week internship to support the cost of travel (Domestic\/International) and accommodation for the duration of the programme in Pune. The interns can reach out to the respective contacts provided below to seek recommendations regarding the bookings. A letter of invitation can be provided for visa applications by Tech M.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>How to Apply<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Apply: please visit<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/internship.techmahindra.com\/signin\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/internship.techmahindra.com\/signin\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of the application, applicants must submit a <\/span><b>single PDF document that includes both their CV &amp; a brief statement of motivation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> outlining their specific area of interest<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While filling in the application, all applicants have to submit <\/span><b>a No Objection Certificate (NoC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from their respective universities.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final four interns finalised for the programme will be signing a TechM code of conduct at the time of onboarding as part of the organisational procedural practice.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><i>Important note for NZ candidates<\/i><\/span><\/strong><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: By submitting this application, you acknowledge and consent to your personal information being collected and shared with Tech Mahindra for the purpose of processing and evaluating your application, in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020.<\/span><\/i><\/p><h3><b>Selection Process<\/b><\/h3><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tech Mahindra will review all applications and shortlist candidates based on the information as part of the application.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in an interview with a selection panel comprising representatives from Tech Mahindra, IIT Delhi &amp; New Zealand Centre.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selection will be based on the applicant&#8217;s academic background, demonstrated interest in emerging technologies, relevant skills and experience, motivation for participating in the programme, and potential to contribute to the Makers Lab project environment.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final selection of four interns will be made following the interview process, and all applicants will be notified of the outcome.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3>Contact<\/h3><p>For more information, please contact:<\/p><p><strong>New Zealand<\/strong><br \/>Deepa Chaturvedi<br \/>International Partnerships Advisor, University of Auckland<br \/>Secretary, New Zealand Centre Advisory Board<br \/>Email: NZCIITDelhi@auckland.ac.nz | dt.chaturvedi@auckland.ac.nz<\/p><p><strong>IIT Delhi<\/strong><br \/>Rahul Gupta<br \/>International Program Manager<br \/>Email: intloff@admin.iitd.ac.in<\/p><p>\u00b9<em>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The conversion rate in NZD and INR will depend on the currency trade on the day of the fund disbursement.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-641b84f elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"641b84f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-size-sm\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apply Here<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0CALL FOR APPLICATION \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Makers Lab Internship Program @ Tech Mahindra \u2013 Pune, India Overview As part of its partnership with the New Zealand &hellip; 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