WE ARE
Next Tech Lab
Next Tech Lab is a proven successful experiment in student-led innovation. Starting at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, the lab has an impeccable track record of winning Hackathons, publishing in top journals and prototyping unprecedented ideas, and receiving validation and guidance from the finest professors worldwide. Next Tech Lab is the only organisation from India to win the QS Reimagine Education 2018 award for its work in pioneering the student-led innovation lab model in India. The award was presented to the founders of Next Tech Lab by Nunzio Quacquarelli at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Next Tech Lab provides a platform for students to learn, research and implement their ideas and develop skills to disrupt industries and build future companies.
Five Pillars of the Lab
Members of each lab work on projects spanning respective technological fields
Norman Lab
Interaction (UX/UX, Design) Web and App Development
McCarthy Lab
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Pausch Lab
Human-Computer Interaction, AR/VR/MR, Game Development
Tesla Lab
Internet of Things, Edge, computing, Robotics
Satoshi Lab
Cybersecurity, Distributed LedgerTechnology, Web3 and Blockchain

What Do We Do
Next Tech Lab (NTL) is where similar intellectual minds meet, interact, and ideate to bring solutions to world-class problems cost-effectively using cutting-edge technologies. We at NTL-AP try to create an environment to harness the feeling of community and togetherness. Next Tech Lab's environment has seen a ton of inspiring feats that will make you soak up motivation and take a leap towards your passion and career. Events such as -Paper Reading Sessions,Game Jams, andWorkshops onBooming Technologies can be seen regularly in the lab. Individuals are highly motivated to accomplish their dreams and interests in the lab with the highly advanced equipment. We've also been given an award for the accolades received. This QS-ranked student-run laboratory has its wings spread across various cutting-edge technologies like Deep Learning(Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence), Human-Computer Interaction (AR/VR), Game Development, Computational Biology, Electrical Systems, Cryptocurrency (Blockchains/Cryptography), UI/UX(Designing), Web and App Development and Internet of Things.

Events and Activities
Next Tech Lab (NTL) is where similar intellectual minds meet, interact, and ideate to bring solutions to world-class problems cost-effectively using cutting-edge technologies. We at NTL-AP try to create an environment to harness the feeling of community and togetherness. Next Tech Lab's environment has seen a ton of inspiring feats that will make you soak up motivation and take a leap towards your passion and career. Events such as -Paper Reading Sessions,Game Jams, andWorkshops onBooming Technologies can be seen regularly in the lab. Individuals are highly motivated to accomplish their dreams and interests in the lab with the highly advanced equipment. We've also been given an award for the accolades received. This QS-ranked student-run laboratory has its wings spread across various cutting-edge technologies like Deep Learning(Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence), Human-Computer Interaction (AR/VR), Game Development, Computational Biology, Electrical Systems, Cryptocurrency (Blockchains/Cryptography), UI/UX(Designing), Web and App Development and Internet of Things.
