Desh Bhagat University (DBU), NAAC A+ accredited, becomes the first university in India to establish an academic–industry partnership with NeeevAI, a division of Orangeshark AI Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
January 28, 2026 2026-01-28 10:20Desh Bhagat University (DBU), NAAC A+ accredited, becomes the first university in India to establish an academic–industry partnership with NeeevAI, a division of Orangeshark AI Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Desh Bhagat University (DBU), NAAC A+ accredited, becomes the first university in India to establish an academic–industry partnership with NeeevAI, a division of Orangeshark AI Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
The collaboration delivers industry-integrated, globally benchmarked Artificial Intelligence education.
The MoU was signed on the DBU campus by Dr. Harsh Sadawarti, Vice Chancellor, and Dr. Arjun Singh Bedi, Founder of NeeevAI, in the presence of Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh.

The alliance integrates real-world industry practices with international academic standards.
B.Tech CSE (Artificial Intelligence) students gain hands-on AI training, global research mentorship, and innovation-driven exposure.
NeeevAI’s global leadership present included:
- Dr. Arjun Singh Bedi – Founder (PhD in AI; 24+ years at Google, Microsoft, Airbnb)
- Mr. Laurent Jary – Co-Founder & COO (28+ years at Dell and Airbnb)
- Mr. Shikhar Dubey – Co-Founder & CTO (15+ years in blockchain and crypto)
- Mr. Shivender Sofat – Co-Founder & Head of Corporate Governance (CA/CPA; 30+ years in New York, USA)
DBU representation included Dr. Khushboo Bansal, Deputy Director – Engineering, and senior faculty members.
The partnership reinforces DBU’s focus on future-ready education, global exposure, ethical AI foundations, and industry alignment.
Desh Bhagat University (DBU), a NAAC A+ accredited multidisciplinary institution, has achieved a national milestone by becoming the first university in India to establish an academic–industry partnership with NeeevAI, a division of Orangeshark AI Technologies Pvt. Ltd., to deliver industry-integrated and globally benchmarked Artificial Intelligence education. The MoU was signed on the DBU campus by Vice Chancellor Dr. Harsh Sadawarti and NeeevAI Founder Dr. Arjun Singh Bedi, in the presence of Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh. This strategic alliance blends real-world industry practices with international academic standards, equipping B.Tech CSE (Artificial Intelligence) students with hands-on AI training, global research mentorship, and innovation-driven learning. With participation from NeeevAI’s senior global leadership and DBU’s academic heads, the collaboration strengthens DBU’s vision of global academic integration, research-driven learning, and industry-aligned curricula, firmly positioning the university as a leader in innovation-focused AI education in India.