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Hans India
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hans India
Kia India-IIT Tirupati sign MoU to drive innovation
Tirupati: Kia India, a leading mass-premium carmaker, has inked a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology, Tirupati (IIT-Tirupati), aimed at boosting engineering excellence and fostering innovation in automotive and industrial sectors. Under the five-year partnership (2025–2029), Kia India will invest Rs 35 crores to enhance academic infrastructure, promote collaborative research, and support student development programmes. The collaboration aspires to transform IIT-Tirupati into a centre of excellence in advanced manufacturing, electric mobility, and sustainable automotive technologies. The MoU introduces a robust framework for industry-academia synergy, including internships with Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) for students, along with scholarships for MTech students based on merit and financial need. A major feature of the agreement is the creation of a 'Makers Laboratory' – a modern innovation hub for interdisciplinary collaboration, enabling students to design and build real-world prototypes. 'By joining forces with IIT-Tirupati, we aim to nurture highly skilled engineers and technologists, equipped to lead advancements in sustainable mobility and industrial manufacturing,' said Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director and CEO of Kia India. IIT-Tirupati Director Prof K N Satyanarayana welcomed the initiative, saying it would provide students with valuable exposure to global industry standards and advanced infrastructure. The MoU signing ceremony was attended by senior leadership from both Kia India and IIT-Tirupati, marking a significant step toward strengthening India's technological and educational landscape in automotive innovation.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Kia motors inks MoU with IIT-Tirupati
Tirupati: Kia motors India has signed an MoU with the Indian institute of Technology Tirupati (IIT-T) with the objective of fostering engineering excellence, promoting research-led innovation, and nurturing future-ready talent in the fields of automotive and industrial a part of this significant partnership, Kia India has committed an investment of ₹35 crore over a five-year period (2025–2029) to support academic infrastructure, collaborative research programmes, and student development initiatives at IIT-Tirupati. This collaboration aims to establish the institution as a prominent centre of excellence in advanced manufacturing , electric mobility, and sustainable automotive technologies. The MoU outlines a comprehensive framework for cooperation, including the introduction of an internship program with Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs) for students, thereby facilitating seamless industry-academia integration and providing students with meaningful opportunities for professional growth within Kia India. Operation Sindoor Pak drones enter Indian airspace, explosions heard just hours after truce deal Sirens, explosions in border districts after Pak breaks deal: What we know so far 'What happened to ceasefire?' J&K CM after explosions heard across Srinagar Additionally, scholarships and financial assistance will be awarded to deserving M Tech students, based on both academic merit and financial need, ensuring equitable access to advanced education and resources.A highlight of the partnership includes the creation of a dedicated 'Makers Laboratory', a state-of-the-art collaborative space at IIT-Tirupati designed to foster cross-disciplinary innovation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around in 2025 Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo This facility will enable students to conceptualize, design, and develop functional prototypes, further enhancing the institute's reputation as a hub for cutting-edge research and applied technological motors (India) managing director Gwanggu Lee said "By joining forces with IIT-Tirupati, we aim to nurture highly skilled engineers and technologists, equipped to lead advancements in sustainable mobility and industrial manufacturing". Further strengthening the scope of this collaboration, the MoU also paves the way for international academic partnerships between IIT-Tirupati and reputed Korean universities, facilitating student and faculty exchange programs and joint research initiatives in emerging technologies. IIT Tirupati director Prof. KN Satyanarayana said, "This initiative will provide our students with exposure to global industry practices, global learning opportunities, and advanced infrastructure. Beyond academic benefits, this partnership signifies our joint resolve to contribute to India's aspirations in sustainable industrial development and technological leadership. We look forward to creating impactful innovations and empowering our students to shape the future of mobility. "
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Kia India ties up with IIT-Tirupati to drive innovation in automotive engineering
Kia India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Tirupati to promote research-led innovation, enhance engineering expertise, and nurture future-ready talent in India's rapidly evolving mobility sector. Under the five-year agreement, the South Korean automaker will invest ₹35 crore to support academic infrastructure, collaborative research programmes, and student development initiatives at IIT-Tirupati. On the occasion, Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director and CEO, Kia India, said: "This partnership is not merely the signing of an MoU — it is the coming together of shared values and a unified vision for the future of mobility and engineering in India. By joining forces with IIT-Tirupati, we aim to nurture highly skilled engineers and technologists, equipped to lead advancements in sustainable mobility and industrial manufacturing.' Industry-academia collaboration The partnership involves creation of a dedicated Makers Laboratory , a state-of-the-art collaborative space at IIT-Tirupati designed to foster cross-disciplinary innovation, where students would be encouraged to conceptualise, design, and develop functional prototypes. This collaboration aims to establish the institution as a prominent centre of excellence in advanced manufacturing , electric mobility , and sustainable automotive technologies. In this industry-academia integration, pre-placement offers for students are also planned.
