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About CAFIT

About CAFIT

Calicut Forum for Information Technology (CAFIT), established in the year 2008 is a Non Profit Organization. The main focus is to bring a conducive eco system for technology entrepreneurship in Malabar. CAFIT, a self financing and independent technology movement, directs a great deal of attention to the growth of regional SMEs and contribute to technology entrepreneurship in the region.

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Objective

CAFIT has an aim to grow by developing an infrastructure for technology growth in the region and support introducing new trends and knowledge to the members. CAFIT will use its collective experience to act as an advisory body that enable the member companies to drive their enterprises with greater operational efficiency and guide them to achieve the business objectives.

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IT Initiatives

CAFIT has a mandate to promote Malabar as an ideal destination for Technology entrepreneurship. CAFIT helps to structure programs that increase the chances of success among young entrepreneurs, the start ups by training, mentoring, funding etc to succeed in their business ventures. India is an emerging economy; growth of entrepreneurship can support the economic growth of the country.

From the inception in 2008, CAFIT has been striving to change a conservative Malabar to a Technology hub by upholding traditional values. Today CAFIT can loudly say it involved profoundly in bringing technology attention to Kozhikode. The introduction of the mini IT Park of CAFIT, the CAFIT Square is the result of its hard work. Thanks to the founders of CAFIT.

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President’s Message

It’s an honour to serve as President of CAFIT — a collective of passionate IT entrepreneurs shaping the future of Malabar.

Our vision is clear: to position Calicut as a vibrant technology hub built on collaboration, innovation, and meaningful growth. Together, we will bridge industry and education, create opportunities for young talent, and strengthen our global presence.

With unity, purpose, and belief, we can make Malabar a name that stands for excellence in technology and values in business.

— Rifath Rahman
President, Calicut Forum for IT (CAFIT)

Core Committee Members

Office Bearers

President : Mr. Rifath Rahman

Secretary : Mr. Prajeesh KK

Treasurer : Mr. Nidhin

Vice President : Mr. Kalathil Karthik

Joint Secretary : Mr. Mujthaba

Joint Treasurer : Mr. Shiyas Muhammed

The Core Committee

Mr. Abdul Gafoor KV

Mr. Akhil Krishna

Ms.  Fasna

Mr. Anand R. Krishnan

Mr. Amjad Ali

Mr. Ajay M Aravind

Mrs. Vijitha T

Mr. Niyas

Mr. Abdul Majeed

Mr. Aslam Bughari

Mr.  Arjun Ajay

Our Members