Hyderabad: IIT Hyderabad and Japan’s Mie University have partnered to expand academic exchanges and joint research, particularly in semiconductors and digital technologies.
The MoUs were signed at IIT Hyderabad on September 15, providing a framework for academic cooperation and student exchanges between the institutions, a release from IIT Hyderabad said on Tuesday.
Under the Agreement on Academic Cooperation and Exchange, the institutions will promote faculty and staff exchanges, student exchanges, the sharing of academic and educational information, joint research, lectures and symposia, as well as other activities mutually agreed upon by both sides, the release said.
Speaking on the partnership, Prof. B. S. Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad, noted that the agreement reflects IITH’s commitment to integrating advanced research with real-world impact. He highlighted that sustained engagement with global industry leaders such as Mitsubishi Electric
strengthens IITH’s efforts in next-generation technologies, interdisciplinary research, and global talent development, while aligning with the institute’s vision of Inventing and Innovating in Technology for Humanity.
For Mitsubishi Electric, the partnership aligns with its global R&D strategy focused on foresight technologies—anticipating societal and technological changes to create long-term value. By cocreating with IIT Hyderabad, the company aims to accelerate the translation of research outcomes into practical solutions that contribute to a more sustainable and technologically resilient world.
The MoU positions IIT Hyderabad as a key academic partner in Mitsubishi Electric’s international research network and reinforces IITH’s standing as a rapidly growing IIT with strong strengths in industry collaboration, entrepreneurship, and global research engagement.
