BITS Pilani and IIT Bombay Join Forces for Cutting-Edge Research and Skill Development

BITS Pilani and IIT Bombay have signed an agreement to collaborate on joint research projects, consultancy, student internships, faculty exchanges, and technology development. This partnership aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry, focusing on emerging technologies in pharma, healthcare, and engineering.

BITS Pilani and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) announced on Thursday that they have entered into a collaborative agreement aimed at fostering research, innovation, and skill development.

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) centers on joint research initiatives, consultancy services, student internships, faculty exchanges, and the advancement of modern technologies, according to a statement from BITS Pilani.

The institutions aim to create a collaborative ecosystem involving academia and industry by hosting visiting faculty and forming pre-competitive consortia to focus on emerging technologies, the statement added.

(With inputs from agencies.)