IIT Kanpur collaborated with Indian Navy to promote technology development

This Strategic alignment signifies a step forward in strengthening the collaborative relationship between the academia and the armed forces to foster a conducive environment for innovation and knowledge exchange, IIT Kanpur said.

The MoU was signed between Prof. S. Ganesh, Director, IIT Kanpur and Rear Admiral K Srinivas, Asst. Chief of Materiel (Dockyard & Refits). (Source: IIT Kanpur)

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Navy signed at the Naval Headquarters. The MoU has been signed with the aim to promote technology development, innovative solutions and joint R&D.

Rear Admiral K Srinivas, Asst. Chief of Materiel (Dockyard & Refits) and Prof. S. Ganesh, Director, IIT Kanpur signed this MoU.

The MoU would serve as a broader framework and enable both sides to enhance capacity building, provide solutions to field level issues and enhance training effectiveness through exchange of faculty/ guest lectures. The structured collaboration focuses on joint Research and Development initiatives involving teams from Centre of Excellence (Marine Engg.) at INS Shivaji, Lonavla and IIT Kanpur.

“This collaboration serves as a testament to IIT Kanpur’s dedication to advancing knowledge, fostering strategic partnerships, and contributing to the nation’s defence capabilities through academic and technological prowess. As a premier institution known for its cutting-edge research and technological advancements, IIT Kanpur can bring its expertise to address real-world challenges faced by the Indian Navy,” said Prof. S. Ganesh, Director, IIT Kanpur.

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