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IIT Gandhinagar and Indian Army Join Hands to Drive Innovation and Self-Reliance in Defence Technology

IIT Gandhinagar and Indian Army Join Hands to Drive Innovation and Self-Reliance in Defence Technology

Dec 4, 2025 |

Taking a major stride towards strengthening India’s defence innovation and technological self-reliance, the Indian Army and the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) have joined hands through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at EME School, Vadodara  on November 4, 2025. The MoU was signed by Prof Rajat Moona, Director, IITGN and  Major General Mohit Gandhi, Commandant, EME School, Vadodara, on behalf of Indian Army, marking the beginning of a long-term collaboration focused on research, development, and academic exchange. Under this partnership, IITGN, in collaboration with the Indian Army and its associated institutes, will work on specific operational and technological...

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IITGN-IISc Collaboration Opens Gateway to Advanced Research and Academic Excellence

IITGN-IISc Collaboration Opens Gateway to Advanced Research and Academic Excellence

Nov 19, 2025 |

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) and the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISc) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on November 14, 2025, to establish a distinctive partnership aimed at strengthening academic exchange, interdisciplinary research, and student development between the two premier institutions. Reflecting on the collaboration, Prof Rajat Moona, Director, IITGN, said, “As an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Science, this collaboration holds a special personal significance for me, as it represents an important institutional step forward for both IIT Gandhinagar and IISc. IITGN has always been a student-first institute – in our actions,...

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IIT Gandhinagar Explores Strategic Collaboration with Gujarat Mineral Research Industrial Consultancy Society to Advance India’s National Critical Minerals Mission 

IIT Gandhinagar Explores Strategic Collaboration with Gujarat Mineral Research Industrial Consultancy Society to Advance India’s National Critical Minerals Mission 

Nov 18, 2025 |

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) hosted senior officials from the Gujarat Mineral Research Industrial Consultancy Society (GMRICS), promoted by Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC), a Government of Gujarat undertaking, on November 18, 2025. The event aimed to explore avenues for long-term collaboration in the areas of mineral exploration, critical minerals, technological innovation, and human resource development for India’s mining sector.  The proceedings included the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by IITGN and GMRICS/GMDC, marking the commencement of a long-term partnership that aims to combine industry expertise and academic excellence in areas crucial to India’s strategic...

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IIT Gandhinagar and Japan’s NITech Forge Partnership to Advance Global Research and Student Exchange

IIT Gandhinagar and Japan’s NITech Forge Partnership to Advance Global Research and Student Exchange

Nov 13, 2025 |

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nagoya Institute of Technology (NITech), Japan, on November 13, 2025, to strengthen academic collaboration and promote student and faculty exchanges between the two institutions. The MoU establishes a broad framework for cooperation in education, research, and innovation, paving the way for joint research initiatives, exchange of students, faculty, and research scholars, and sharing of academic materials and scientific information. Under the agreement, both institutions will facilitate a student exchange programme that allows undergraduate and graduate students to study or conduct research at the partner institution....

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IIT Gandhinagar’s Amalthea 2025 blends technology, creativity, and celebration

IIT Gandhinagar’s Amalthea 2025 blends technology, creativity, and celebration

Nov 8, 2025 | ,

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) successfully concluded the 16th edition of its annual technological summit, Amalthea 2025, held on November 8 and 9, 2025. This year’s edition, themed “Orchestrating Origins,” witnessed a vibrant participation of students, industry professionals, innovators, and academics, celebrating technology, creativity, and collaboration. The two-day summit was inaugurated by Dr Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO of the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), who emphasized the importance of indigenous R&D and innovation in shaping India’s technological future. Following the inauguration, Dr Upadhyay officially opened the flagship Amalthea Tech Expo, held as an official pre-event in collaboration...

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