Bengaluru, February 07, 2025: The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) and Nokia inked a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the IIIT-B campus. This collaboration aims to strengthen industry-academia relations, enhance experiential learning, and equip students with industry-relevant skills in emerging technologies.

The partnership is designed to foster stronger ties between academia and industry, with key objectives including:

· Advancing research in cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation and real-world solutions.

· Bridging the gap between industry and academia through collaborative projects.

· Providing students with industry exposure to prepare them for future technological advancements.

· Enhancing skill development through hands-on training and experiential learning.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Debabrata Das, Director, IIIT-Bangalore, said:

“We are delighted to collaborate with NOKIA Research and Development in Bangalore as this is a great opportunity for shaping the future of technology. The partnership will empower collaboration with cutting-edge areas like communication and Digital Twin, etc., while driving innovation in emerging technologies. By bridging academia and industry, we aim to focus on translatable research and create solutions that benefit businesses, society, and the future workforce alike.”