IIT Madras, Tata Power to jointly work on R&D, technology solutions

The agreement includes campus recruitment opportunities for postgraduate students of IIT Madras. 

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Tata Power have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate in research and development (R&D), consultancy, policy advocacy, advisory, training, and commercialisation of technologies and solutions. 

As a part of the agreement, Tata Power and IIT Madras will conduct advanced research in future technology. The agreement also includes campus recruitment opportunities for postgraduate students of IIT Madras.  

Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director, IIT Madras, said, “IIT Madras is delighted to partner with Tata Power to pursue research in topics of mutual interest and national importance and provide opportunities for employees to acquire advanced knowledge in emerging areas.” 

The two sides will have a tie-up on collaborative research projects, including research-based and consulting projects supported by the Centre for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR), IIT Madras. 

“We are honoured to associate with IIT Madras. Together, we will collaborate in areas of advanced technology, innovation and knowledge for sustainable changes. We are looking forward to work with some of the most talented and brilliant minds in the country,” said Praveer Sinha, chief executive officer and managing director, Tata Power. 

Under the initiative, employees of Tata Power can enrol for various degree programmes such as MTech, MS and PhD after securing admission through the due process. IIT Madras and Tata Power personnel can also jointly or individually offer short term training programmes  

Till date, Tata Power through its collaboration, innovation and R&D division has partnered with more than 100 national and international technology and institutions to develop low cost, scalable solutions in the clean energy space, a statement said. 

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