INUP-i2i envisions the following new dimensions to training and research facilitation.

• Firstly, a large fraction of familiarization workshops will be conducted in the virtual mode; this mix will balance the need for wider outreach with the often-inspiring effect of personal interaction.
• Secondly, as per the NEP-2020, hands-on training will see substantial use of digital content prepared under the aegis of INUP-i2i. One common training certificate (bearing name of all six institutions and MeitY), duly signed by all participating agencies and MeitY would be provided to all participants.
• Thirdly, each of the aforementioned six institutes will act as a hub, with a network of collaborating institutes around it (typically in the same region and/or other under-served regions). We note that the broad and deep institute-to-institute collaboration envisaged here goes beyond the research facilitation of the past through INUP.