IIT Bombay, BITS Pilani Collaborate To Conduct Joint Research Projects, Development Of Modern Technologies

BITS Pilani has signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay to collaborate on research, innovation, and skill development. Through the partnership, the institutions aim to conduct joint research at their facilities as well as through third-party collaborations, focusing on the key industry challenges and innovations in technology between the two institutions, states the official press release.

The collaboration aims to conduct joint research projects, consultancy, student internships, faculty exchanges, and the development of modern technologies. “The collaboration between BITS Pilani and IIT Bombay targets the most important objectives: upgrading knowledge management, further development of technology, and upskilling human resources by providing continuous education,” the official notice added.

Speaking on the collaboration, Professor Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor of BITS Pilani, said, “This MoU bridges academia and industry, opening new doors for research, skill development, and innovation. Together, we look forward to providing ample opportunities to our students so that they are all set to succeed in the future with the emergence of pharma, healthcare, and engineering”.

Professor Shireesh Kedare, Director of IIT Bombay, added, “This collaboration between IIT Bombay and BITS Pilani will bring the best minds from two of India’s top-ranked institutions together. We look forward to pioneering research projects that address real-world challenges and contribute to the nation’s growth.

Prof. Soumyo Mukherji, Director, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus commenting on this MoU said, “it marks a significant step in strengthening the collaboration between BITS Pilani and IIT Bombay. Tomorrow, we will build upon this foundation with an MoU between the Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) at IIT Bombay and the Technology Business Incubator (TBI) at BITS Pilani, further advancing the startup and incubation ecosystems at both institutions. Known for producing unicorns and nurturing a vibrant startup culture, this partnership will provide a boost to entrepreneurial innovation and development at both campuses.”