NIT-R signs MoU with CIPET for research collaboration

The primary objective of this MoU is to establish cooperation and collaboration between organisations to optimise resources and provide enhanced opportunities for stakeholders in both institutions.

The National Institute of Technology (NIT), Raipur, and CIPET, Institute of Petrochemicals Technology (IPT), Raipur, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), as a significant step towards collaboration and research enhancement. The primary objective of this MoU is to establish cooperation and collaboration between organisations to optimise resources and provide enhanced opportunities for stakeholders in both institutions. By leveraging their intellectual capabilities, the faculties of both institutions will work together to develop suitable teaching methods and skill enhancement systems to meet industry needs, said an official release.

The institutions will share their research and development (R&D) facilities while ensuring the protection of intellectual property through a Non-Disclosure Agreement. They will explore joint research projects and seek external funding for them. Further, it will provide training to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements, preparing students for the workforce, and assist with internships and job placements. Both institutions will organise collaborative activities such as programmes, seminars, workshops, and conferences based on their mutual interests and expertise.

The duration of the agreement is three years with the possibility of extension by mutual consent.

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