CAMS IIT-M Fintech Innovation Lab
CAMS IIT-M Fintech Innovation Lab (CIFIL) is a pioneering initiative between Computer Age Management Services (CAMS) and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), designed to drive innovation, research, and transformation in the rapidly evolving world of financial technology. As a flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of CAMS, CIFIL serves as a dynamic hub where cutting-edge ideas meet real-world financial challenges.
Located within the vibrant ecosystem of IIT Madras, CIFIL is dedicated to developing research-driven decision support systems, innovative digital solutions, and future-ready FinTech models that address the complex needs of the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. Beyond technology, we emphasize financial inclusion, ensuring that individuals, startups, and enterprises across all segments can benefit from FinTech innovations.
Our mission extends to creating a collaborative platform where academia, industry, and policymakers converge to address pressing issues in capital markets and beyond. Through seminars, workshops, incubation programs, and research collaborations, CIFIL fosters dialogue, nurtures talent, and generates insights that shape the future of financial ecosystems.
We are not just a research lab—we are an innovation catalyst, driving patentable solutions, advancing the FinTech startup ecosystem, and preparing the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders to thrive in a digital-first financial world.
Our Vision
To be recognised as a global epicentre for innovation, research, and applied technologies in the field of financial technology, while making FinTech accessible, inclusive, and impactful.
Our Goals
Research & Innovation:Advance high-quality, multi-disciplinary research that solves real-world financial challenges, and build IP-driven, patentable solutions for global adoption.
Education & Capacity Building:Train and mentor students, professionals, and entrepreneurs through specialized programs, hands-on learning, and industry partnerships.
Societal Impact: Accelerate financial inclusion by promoting accessible technologies, sustainable practices, and innovations that empower communities and bridge digital divides.
Collaboration:Build strong networks between academia, industry, regulators, and startups to co-create FinTech solutions with national and global relevance.
Entrepreneurship Support: Strengthen IIT Madras’s startup ecosystem by incubating and scaling FinTech ventures that address critical gaps in the BFSI sector.
