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IIT Gandhinagar and Vietnam’s VNU-UET Forge Partnership to Advance Joint Research, Student Mobility, and Innovation

IIT Gandhinagar and Vietnam’s VNU-UET Forge Partnership to Advance Joint Research, Student Mobility, and Innovation

Sep 19, 2025 |

STORY CREDITSWriter: Manasasri Muralidharan Editor: IITGN Photos The MoU signing opens avenues to leverage complementary strengths in interdisciplinary research domains and areas of emerging technologies, benefiting both countries’ broader academic and research communities. The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) and the VNU University of Engineering and Technology (VNU-UET), Hanoi, signed a wide-ranging Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will accelerate joint research, student exchanges, and innovation partnerships across science and engineering disciplines. Signed on September 18, 2025, the MoU formalisation is part of the initiatives and discussions that will be conducted during a three-day visit by a high-level Vietnamese delegation to...

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IIT Gandhinagar Hosts Netherlands Hydrogen Innovation MissionWorkshop to Strengthen Indo-Dutch Collaboration

IIT Gandhinagar Hosts Netherlands Hydrogen Innovation MissionWorkshop to Strengthen Indo-Dutch Collaboration

Sep 10, 2025 |

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) organised the Netherlands HydrogenInnovation Mission Workshop on September 10, 2025, bringing together leading experts,policymakers, and industry representatives from India and the Netherlands to strengthencooperation in the hydrogen sector. “The theme we are discussing today is highly relevant, given the pressing need for energy security inthe current geopolitical climate. While our demand for energy continues to rise, new sources mustbe explored,” said Prof Rajat Moona, Director, IITGN, while addressing the delegation. He furthercontinued, at IITGN, we are already pursuing several research projects on energy storage — one ofthe biggest challenges the world faces....

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IIT Gandhinagar Organises ORBIT 2025 EV Edition to Boost Industry–Academia Collaboration

IIT Gandhinagar Organises ORBIT 2025 EV Edition to Boost Industry–Academia Collaboration

Sep 6, 2025 |

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) hosted the second edition of its flagship bi-monthly industry meet, ORBIT (Outreach, Research, Breakthrough, Innovation, and Technology) – EV Edition, on September 06, 2025, bringing together MSMEs, startups, multinational companies, and institutional stakeholders to foster collaboration and drive innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. The EV-focused edition aimed at addressing industry challenges, particularly those faced by MSMEs, and co-developing India-specific innovation pathways in clean mobility. Ventures spanning Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) 3 to 6 brought forward challenges ranging from prototypes and patent-backed innovations to industrial-scale manufacturing capabilities. Their innovations covered areas...

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Teachers’ Day Celebration at IITGN

Teachers’ Day Celebration at IITGN

Sep 5, 2025 |

The Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar celebrated Teachers’ Day with great enthusiasm and heartfelt gratitude on September 5, 2025. The occasion honoured the dedication and commitment of IITGN’s faculty, who continue to inspire students with their knowledge, guidance, and mentorship. The celebration featured vibrant cultural performances by students, including dance, singing, and musical renditions, which added colour and energy to the programme. Students also shared their personal experiences and messages of appreciation, expressing how the faculty at IITGN have been instrumental in nurturing curiosity, innovation, and values of compassion. The occasion ended with a note of gratitude, recognizing the...

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IIT Gandhinagar Hosts Vice Governor of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, to Strengthen Semiconductor Collaboration

IIT Gandhinagar Hosts Vice Governor of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, to Strengthen Semiconductor Collaboration

Sep 5, 2025 |

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN)  hosted a  delegation led by Mr SASAKI Jun, Vice Governor of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, and President of the Iwate Industry Promotion Center, on September 5, 2025. The delegation included officials from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Iwate Industry Promotion Center. Team of Gujarat State Electronics Mission (GSEM) also joined the visit. The visit focused on fostering collaboration in semiconductor skilling, research, and development, marking a significant step toward strengthening technological and industrial ties between Iwate Prefecture and Gujarat, and between Japan and India. Prof Rajat Moona, Director, IIT Gandhinagar, welcomed...

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