In a significant move to enhance industry-academia collaboration, the Samsung R&D Institute in Noida (SRI-Noida) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay). This partnership marks a pivotal step towards fostering innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), digital health, and other critical technological domains.
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Samsung and IIT Bombay Join Forces: A Game-Changing MoU for AI and Digital Health
A Five-Year Partnership for Innovation
The newly established five-year partnership aims to explore groundbreaking advancements in AI and digital health, among other emerging technologies. Through this MoU, SRI-Noida and IIT Bombay will engage in joint research projects, providing students and faculty at IIT Bombay with invaluable opportunities to collaborate directly with Samsung engineers. This collaboration not only enhances the academic experience but also significantly boosts the industry readiness of students, preparing them for the challenges of the modern workforce.
Empowering Engineers and Students Alike
As part of this initiative, Samsung engineers will benefit from specialized training and certification programs offered by IIT Bombay, focusing on cutting-edge fields such as digital health and AI. This reciprocal relationship ensures that both parties gain from the exchange of knowledge and expertise, ultimately driving innovation and technological advancement.
The MoU was officially signed by Kyungyun Roo, Managing Director of SRI-Noida, and Prof. Upendra V. Bhandarkar, Associate Dean of Research and Development at IIT Bombay. The signing ceremony, held at IIT Bombay, was attended by notable faculty members from the Koita Centre for Digital Health (KCDH), including Prof. Ranjith Padinhateeri, Head of KCDH, Prof. Nirmal Punjabi, and Dr. Raghavendran Lakshminarayanan.
A Vision for the Future
Kyungyun Roo expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “This partnership represents a powerful blend of industry expertise and academic excellence, opening doors for pioneering research, innovation, and talent development. We look forward to working closely with IIT Bombay’s exceptional faculty and students to drive meaningful advancements and develop solutions that address real-world challenges in digital health, AI, and other emerging technologies. Together, we aim to create an ecosystem of knowledge-sharing and innovation that benefits both our organization and society at large.”
Prof. Upendra V. Bhandarkar echoed this sentiment, saying, “Today marks an exciting milestone as we formalize our partnership with SRI-Noida. This MoU reflects our shared commitment to innovation, knowledge exchange, and the pursuit of excellence. By working together, we are creating new pathways for students and faculty to engage with industry, advancing research opportunities, and contributing to the growth of our communities.”
Driving Technological Progress
The MoU also encourages the publication of joint research papers, promoting knowledge sharing that will drive technological progress and industry-aligned innovation. Through this partnership, Samsung and IIT Bombay are laying the groundwork for a sustained exchange of expertise that will push the boundaries of next-generation technologies and inspire future breakthroughs.
This collaboration not only signifies a commitment to advancing technology but also highlights the importance of nurturing talent and fostering innovation in India’s rapidly evolving tech landscape. As Samsung and IIT Bombay embark on this journey together, the potential for transformative advancements in AI and digital health is limitless.
