IIT Madras partners with Renault to bridge academia, industry gap

CHENNAI: In a significant move aimed at bridging the academia-industry gap, the IIT-Madras has entered into a landmark partnership with Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India Pvt. Ltd. (Renault Nissan Tech).

This collaborative endeavour is poised to revolutionize the talent development landscape and drive innovation in the automotive and technology sectors.

According to IIT-Madras, the partnership seeks to establish a robust framework for fostering talent development, knowledge exchange, and innovation.

“By leveraging each other’s strengths, IIT Madras and Renault Nissan Tech aim to create a vibrant ecosystem that empowers students, upskills professionals, and addresses the dynamic challenges of the automotive and technology landscape,” an IIT-M release read.

Debashis Neogi, managing director of Renault Nissan Tech, said, “At Renault Nissan Tech, we believe that partnerships between academia and industry are pivotal for fostering innovation and nurturing future-ready talent. This collaboration with IIT Madras reinforces our shared vision of creating an ecosystem that empowers students, upskill professionals, and addresses the dynamic challenges of the automotive and technology landscape.”

Prof. Andrew Thangaraj, chair of CODE, IIT-M, added, “While Renault Nissan Tech’s support through CSR initiatives, mentorship programs, and internship opportunities enhances the learning journey of our students, IIT-M, through its cutting-edge courses, upskills their workforce, equipping them to tackle emerging challenges. This collaboration strengthens the existing deep association between Renault Nissan Tech and IIT Madras.”

As the automotive and technology sectors continue to evolve, this strategic partnership will play a vital role in shaping industry leaders and solutions of tomorrow.