IIT-Kanpur & IIIT-Una sign MoU for joint research & startups

Lucknow: IIT-Kanpur and IIIT-Una have signed a memorandum of understanding ( MoU ) to enhance research and innovation collaboration.

The partnership will encompass joint research projects, startup ecosystem development , training programs, lab infrastructure setup and shared educational resources.

As part of joint research initiatives, faculty and students from both the institutes will collaborate on projects in emerging technology domains, promoting interdisciplinary innovation. The partnership will also support entrepreneurship and start-ups through incubation initiatives, mentoring programmes and innovation-driven events.

The MoU was signed by Prof Manindra Agrawal, director of IIT-Kanpur, and Prof Manish Gaur, director of IIIT Una, in the presence of Prof Kumar Vaibhav Srivastava, acting dean (R&D), IIT-K.

Prof. Agrawal said, "This collaboration with IIIT Una is another step towards fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in higher education. We hope this partnership will strengthen academic and technological capabilities and contribute to the growing national innovation landscape."

The collaboration will enhance skill development and academic enrichment through joint training programs, faculty development initiatives, and student workshops. Academic exchanges, guest lectures, joint seminars, and curriculum development will be organized, along with the sharing of educational resources. These efforts aim to build technical competencies and domain-specific expertise among students and faculty.

A key focus of the partnership is the development of advanced research laboratories and innovation hubs, which will be co-developed by the two institutions. IIIT Una and IIT Kanpur will benefit from shared infrastructure and reciprocal access to research tools, facilities, and academic assets. This will significantly strengthen the research and development capabilities of both the institutes.