IIT-Bombay, BITS Pilani Collaborate for Research, Skill Development

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani have stepped forward to form a strategic partnership to promote research, innovation, and skill development in both higher education institutions. This partnership is a big step towards addressing critical societal issues and fostering technology development in India.

Objectives of IIT Bombay BITS Pilani Partnership

• IIT Bombay and BITS Pilani will collaborate on joint research projects, leveraging their complementary strengths and expertise.
• The partnership will enable deeper interaction between academia and industry to help in knowledge transfer and applied research.
• The hubs will upskill students through internships, and faculty by way of exchange programs and continuous education programs.
• The partnership will promote the creation of cutting-edge technologies to meet social demands and stimulate economic development.

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) and Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) collaborate for #Research, #Innovation, and #Skill Development.

On 26th September 2024, #BITSPilani Vice Chancellor Prof. V Ramgopal Rao and IIT Bombay… pic.twitter.com/2Q2W4RvgJs

— BITS Pilani (@bitspilaniindia) September 26, 2024

Areas of Cooperation

• Research, publication, and information-sharing collaborations.
• Consultancy- offering advisory services to industry and government organizations.
• Providing internship opportunities to students of both the institutes.
• To facilitate and encourage Faculty exchanges for knowledge exchange And collaboration.
• Creating and Innovating Social Problems(Have new technologies or solutions) → Social challenge.

𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗶 and 𝗜𝗜𝗧 𝗕𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘆 today signed an MoU for a #strategic #partnership to drive Research, Innovation, and Skill Development in the country.

National, 26th September 2024: #BITS Pilani, a renowned institution known for its commitment to innovation has… pic.twitter.com/6jnKTQxNlt

— V. Ramgopal Rao, Ph.D. (@ramgopal_rao) September 26, 2024

Benefits of the Partnership

• The collaboration will support research capabilities and generate new knowledge.
• It leads to activating innovation and entrepreneurship contributing to narrowing the connection between academia and industry.
• This will lead & help in skilling manpower of India.
• The collaboration will provide solutions for some of the most urgent societal issues and enhance quality of life.

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