IIT Madras Pravartak Collaborates with Jharkhand University to Enhance Deep-Tech Studies

IIT Madras Pravartak Collaborates with Jharkhand University to Enhance Deep-Tech Studies

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New Delhi, Updated on Feb 13, 2024 16:01 IST

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has collaborated with the Jharkhand University of Technology (JUT) to boost education, innovation and skill development ecosystems in deep-tech disciplines in the state. Check details here 

IIT Madras Pravartak Collaborates with Jharkhand University to Enhance Deep-Tech Studies

IIT Madras Pravartak Collaborates with Jharkhand University to Enhance Deep-Tech Studies

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has entered into a parternship with Jharkhand University of Technology (JUT) in Ranchi. This collaboration aims to enhance the educational, innovative, and skill development frameworks within deep-tech sectors in Jharkhand. Emphasis will be placed on fostering innovation, enhancing skills, facilitating cooperation between industry and academia, and providing incubation support to help cultivate start-ups.

The main components of this collaboration involve harnessing the skill development programs of IITM Pravartak, fostering connections among innovation centers, exploring opportunities for academic partnerships, and offering assistance to incubating startups. Additionally, the partnership aims to aid industries and academic institutions in seeking collaborations, facilitating technology commercialization efforts, introducing industry-aligned courses, and participating in curriculum enhancement endeavors.

IITM Pravartak Technologies is a Section 8 Company housing the Technology Innovation Hub on Sensors, Networking, Actuators and Control Systems. It is funded by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems and hosted by IIT Madras. 

Speaking about this partnership, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “This MoU will propel the Start-up Ecosystem in Jharkhand for creating the culture of innovation, startups and entrepreneurship. Jharkhand has abundant natural resources and collectively we can improve the economy and quality of technical education of Jharkhand.”

Highlighting the unique aspects of this collaboration, Dr. D.K Singh, Vice Chancellor, Jharkhand University of Technology, said,“This MoU will create an ecosystem in Jharkhand for establishing a culture of innovation, start-ups and entrepreneurship. Jharkhand has abundant natural resources and collectively, we can improve the economy and the quality of technical education in Jharkhand.”

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