H502 - Support education, research and access to healthcare with the IIT Kanpur
Registered Name: Myriad Canada Foundation
Business No: 769784893RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and has been issued a charitable registration number.
The project aims to pursue excellence in education, research, healthcare and innovation by enabling a creative and dynamic learning environment, developing sustainable research solutions, building bridges between academia, industry and society, and inculcating values and ethics in thought, expression and deed.
Activities
- Provide financial aid to students from underprivileged backgrounds for higher education;
- Provide support (travel grants, etc.) for students to pursue their research;
- Upgrade infrastructures and laboratories to improve the learning environment and research capabilities;
- Establish a super-specialty hospital along with an advanced research medical school.
Key Performance Indicators to be Reached (KPIs)
- Create a lasting impact on students from economically challenged backgrounds and their families;
- Provide them with better research infrastructures and opportunities;
- Improve healthcare infrastructures to guarantee quality healthcare for all.
Myriad Canada is working with the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur on this project. Established in 1959, IIT Kanpur holds the distinction of being recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India through an Act of Parliament. Renowned for its excellence in science and engineering education, IIT Kanpur has made significant contributions to research and development over the decades. Its expansive, lush green campus spans 1,050 acres and hosts a rich array of academic and research resources. The Institute comprises 19 departments, 26 centers, three interdisciplinary programs, and two specialized schools across engineering, science, design, humanities, and management disciplines. With over 590 full-time faculty members and more than 9,500 students, IIT Kanpur continues to be a leader in fostering innovation and academic rigor.
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