BITS Pilani and Mercedes-Benz R&D India Partner for Advanced Tech Innovations

BITS Pilani has entered a five-year Master Research Agreement with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited to collaborate on advanced technology research. Know details here

BITS Pilani has entered into a five-year Master Research Agreement (MRA) with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited (MBRDI) to advance technology research. This partnership will create a framework for collaborative research focused on developing intellectual property in cutting-edge technology solutions and fostering academic collaboration in higher education and project initiatives.

The collaboration will focus on opportunities in the mobility sector by exploring and developing breakthrough technologies. The scope includes joint R&D projects, academic and professional events, and facilitating exchanges of researchers and students. Additionally, this partnership allows both parties to share lab facilities, advise research students, secure co-funding, publish papers, and protect intellectual property.

Facilitating Streamlined Research Efforts

The agreement is designed to enhance the digital capabilities of the country's talent pool by fostering stronger industry-academia collaboration between the two organisations, streamlining research efforts. The research areas will include software development with a focus on data and AI, electric mobility, and transformative technologies such as generative AI. Several notable projects are already underway under the guidance of Prof. Poonam Goyal, Prof. Amit R Singh, and Prof. Navneet Goyal.

Prof Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor, BITS Pilani said, “We are committed to promoting innovation and excellence in research and education, and this MRA with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India is a major step in that direction. With the help of MBRDI's corporate experience and our academic competence, we want to make ground-breaking discoveries that will benefit not just our institutions but also society at large. This partnership demonstrates our commitment to providing our researchers and students the best possible chances to work on innovative initiatives and create answers for pressing problems."

Manu Saale, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India said, “Collaborations between industry and academia are crucial in tackling the complex challenges our industry faces today. The synergy between our industry expertise and BITS Pilani’s academic prowess will propel our journey towards a future of sustainable innovation. At MBRDI, we are committed to creating a culture of continuous learning and development for our talent, and this collaboration will enable enormous opportunities for scaling from idea to innovation.”

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