The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate increased collaboration in developing education programmes with a focus on research to foster talent development in the Indian aerospace sector.
The MoU was signed between Prof. Abhay Karandikar, then Director IIT Kanpur, and Remi Maillard, President and Managing Director, Airbus India and South Asia.
Under the collaboration, both entities will promote research in advanced technologies and develop programmes and activities to enhance technical capabilities for aerospace students in India.
Together the organisations will also explore collaboration opportunities with global institutes.
Commenting on the partnership Prof. S. Ganesh, Officiating Director, IIT Kanpur, said: “IIT Kanpur has been relentlessly pursuing its vision to support innovation, research, and entrepreneurial activities in technology-based fields, and Aerospace is one of the key thrust areas in this endeavor.”
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