In a bid to advance technology research and foster innovation, Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) has signed a five-year Master Research Agreement (MRA) with Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani.
The five-year MRA between MBRDI and BITS Pilani represents a significant commitment to advancing technology research and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. This partnership is set to drive forward industry-academia collaboration, benefiting both institutions and contributing to societal progress through pioneering technological solutions. Besides, it will focus on exploring and developing breakthrough technologies in the mobility sector. This includes joint R&D projects, academic and professional events, and facilitating the exchange of researchers and students. Additionally, both parties will share lab facilities, advise research students, secure co-funding, publish papers, and protect intellectual property.
Strengthening Digital Capabilities
The collaboration is designed to enhance digital capabilities within India's talent pool and facilitate streamlined research efforts. Areas of research will include software development with a focus on data and AI, electric mobility, and transformative technologies such as generative AI. Several notable projects are already underway, guided by Prof Poonam Goyal, Prof Amit R Singh, and Prof Navneet Goyal.
Manu Saale, Managing Director and CEO of MBRDI, emphasising the importance of industry-academia collaborations, said, “The synergy between our industry expertise and BITS Pilani’s academic prowess will propel our journey towards sustainable innovation. This collaboration will create enormous opportunities for scaling from idea to innovation.”
Prof Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor of BITS Pilani, added, “This MRA with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India is a major step towards promoting innovation and excellence in research and education. With MBRDI's corporate experience and our academic competence, we aim to make groundbreaking discoveries that benefit our institutions and society at large. This partnership will provide our researchers and students with the best opportunities to work on innovative initiatives and solve pressing problems. We also look forward to continuing our long-term relationship in talent placement and development for interns and graduates at MBRDI.”
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