The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and BITS Pilani have recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research, innovation, and skill development. This agreement will enable both institutions to collaborate on joint research initiatives, share facilities, and engage in external collaborations with industry partners to achieve common objectives.
The MoU aims to establish a framework that encourages academic and industrial cooperation, promotes knowledge sharing, and supports the development of technologies to address societal issues. Key goals of the partnership include conducting joint research projects, offering consultancy services, facilitating student internships, enabling faculty exchanges, and creating advanced technologies.
A major focus of the collaboration will be enhancing knowledge management, driving technological innovation, and upskilling human resources through continuous learning and education. The partnership is intended to bridge the gap between academia and industry, enabling the two institutions to develop solutions to real-world problems while providing valuable opportunities for students and researchers.
Professor Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor of BITS Pilani, highlighted the significance of the agreement, noting that it brings academia and industry closer together. He emphasised that the partnership would provide students with opportunities to thrive in emerging fields such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and engineering.
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Professor Shireesh Kedare, Director of IIT Bombay, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating that it unites the top talent from two of India’s leading institutions. He looks forward to breakthrough research projects that address practical challenges and contribute to the nation’s growth.
This partnership will also open avenues for research collaborations, industry-focused consultancy services, student internship programs, and joint applications for research funding. Both IIT Bombay and BITS Pilani will focus on building a stronger academic-industrial ecosystem by hosting visiting faculty, creating research consortia for emerging technologies, and fostering closer ties between education and industry.
