In a major step toward advancing AI-integrated academic research in India, Cactus Communications (CACTUS) has joined hands with the National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut) to provide institution-wide access to its cutting-edge AI research tools through the Editage Plus AI toolkit.
This strategic partnership will benefit NIT Calicut’s entire academic community—including students, faculty, and researchers—by giving them access to AI-powered platforms that simplify and strengthen every stage of the research and publishing process. The collaboration marks another important milestone in India’s efforts to promote digital transformation in higher education and research excellence.
The AI toolkit includes:
- Paperpal: A writing and research assistant used by over 2 million academics worldwide.
- R Discovery: A powerful literature search and reading platform with more than 3 million users.
- Mind the Graph: A scientific illustration tool trusted by over 100 global institutions.
- Global Journal Database: A comprehensive and verified journal finder with over 43,000 indexed journals.
Akhilesh Ayer, CEO of CACTUS, emphasized that the partnership reflects a global trend of AI adoption in academia. “We are committed to enabling researchers to reach their full potential with smart technology that enhances their research experience.”
Prof. Prasad Krishna, Director of NIT Calicut, highlighted the institute’s progressive vision: “Incorporating CACTUS’s AI tools into our academic system allows us to further strengthen our scholars’ ability to produce impactful global research.”
Nishchay Shah, Group CTO and EVP at CACTUS, added, “This partnership exemplifies our mission to develop AI solutions that address real challenges faced by academic communities, helping them focus on meaningful innovation.”
As CACTUS continues to work closely with top institutions worldwide, its collaboration with NIT Calicut sets a strong example of how AI and academia can collaborate to shape the future of research productivity, innovation, and global impact.