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MoU with ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth

Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth on 24 February 2026 to establish a dedicated Electric Vehicle (EV) Skilling Facility at the IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation.

Through this initiative, ICICI Foundation will provide financial support under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes to develop state-of-the-art EV skilling infrastructure aimed at creating industry-ready talent in electric mobility. The facility will focus on hands-on training, practical exposure, and employability-oriented programmes in EV technologies.

The MoU was signed by Prof. A. Seshadri Sekhar, Director, IIT Palakkad, and Mr. Girish S, Regional Head, ICICI Foundation, in the presence of senior officials from IIT Palakkad, IPTIF, and ICICI Foundation.

MoU with IIITDM Kanchipuram

Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Kanchipuram on 10 February 2026. The MoU aims to facilitate exchange of information on research and educational programmes, and the joint organization of seminars, conferences, workshops, and short-term courses, among other collaborative activities.

The agreement was signed by Dr. Athira P, Dean (Academics) and Dr. Arvind Ajoy, Dean (ICSR) on behalf of IIT Palakkad, and Prof. M. V. Kartikeyan, Director, and Prof. Jayabal K., Dean (Academics) on behalf of IIITDM Kanchipuram.

MoU with Quest Innovative Solutions

Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Quest Innovative Solutions on 27 November 2025 to promote collaboration in research and technology transfer across disciplines of mutual interest.

The MoU aims to facilitate joint research initiatives and knowledge exchange between faculty and staff of both institutions, fostering innovation and industry–academia collaboration. The agreement was signed by Dr. Arvind Ajoy, Dean (ICSR), IIT Palakkad, and Mr. Bijesh M. G., Director, Quest Innovative Solutions.

MoU with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bureau of Indian Standards, Kochi, on 6 January 2026 to promote collaboration in research, standardisation, and academic activities.

The agreement was signed by Prof. A. Seshadri Sekhar, Director of IIT Palakkad, and Shri Narender Reddy Beesu, Scientist ‘E’, Director and Head of BIS Kochi, during a hybrid ceremony attended by representatives from both institutions. The event was also joined via video conference by Shri Pralhad Joshi, Hon’ble Minister of Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution, and Shri B. L. Verma, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution, Government of India. 

MoU with Survey of India(SoI)

Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Survey of India on 15 December 2025 to foster academic and research collaboration. The MoU focuses on joint work in Geo-informatics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for automated feature extraction, Geodesy (Physical, Marine, and Satellite), Astronomy, and other engineering disciplines. The agreement aims to promote collaborative research, knowledge exchange, and capacity building between the two institutions.

The MoU was signed by Dr. Athira P, Dean (Academics) and Dr. Arvind Ajoy, Dean (ICSR), on behalf of IIT Palakkad, and Shri Pankaj Kumar, Superintending Surveyor and In-charge of the Kerala & Lakshadweep Wing, on behalf of the Survey of India.

Non-Disclosure Agreement with BEML Limited

Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad signed a Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement (NDA) with BEML Limited on 29 December 2025 to facilitate the exchange of confidential and proprietary information between the two institutions.

The agreement aims to enable discussions for potential collaborative projects and to align academic expertise with industry requirements. The NDA was signed by Dr. Arvind Ajoy, Dean (ICSR), IIT Palakkad, and Mr. Suthakar S, Head – R&D (HMV), BEML Limited.

MoU with Mirae Asset Foundation(MAF)

IIT Palakkad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mirae Asset Foundation(MAF) on 11th December 2025 to provide Scholarships to B.Tech students from the department of Data Science Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering. The MoU was signed by Dr Athira P, Dean Academics and Dr.Arvind Ajoy, Dean ICSR, representing IIT Palakkad, and Mr.Patel Rithesh D, Mirae Asset Foundation. 

Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Limited

IIT Palakkad has signed a Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Limited on 15th September 2025, to disclose to the other Party, Confidential and/or Proprietary Information for the purpose of exploring research opportunities. This NDA was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean (ICSR), IIT Palakkad and Mr.T. Ravishankar, GM & Head, Aerospace Systems, L&T. 

Non-Disclosure Agreement with QS Metrology Private Limited

IIT Palakkad has signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with QS Metrology Private Limited on 30th October 2025, to disclose to the other Party, Confidential and/or Proprietary Information for the purpose of exploring research opportunities. The NDA was signed by Dr.Arvind Ajoy, Dean- Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research, IIT Palakkad, and Mr.Jose Varghese from QS Metrology Private Limited. 

MoU with Breezeware India Private Limited

IIT Palakkad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Breezeware India Private Limited on 15th December 2025, to foster collaborative research activities. The MoU was signed by Dr.Arvind Ajoy, Dean, Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research, representing IIT Palakkad, and Mr.Sivaram A Muthuswami, Managing Director, Breezeware India Private Limited. 

Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement with Analog Devices Inc.

IIT Palakkad has signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with Analog Devices Inc. on 25th September 2025, to disclose to the other Party, Confidential and/or Proprietary Information for the purpose of exploring research opportunities. The NDA was signed by Dr.Arvind Ajoy, Dean- Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research, IIT Palakkad, and Mr.Biswajit Mohanty, Head - ADI-University Collaborations. 

MoU with Toshiba Software India Pvt. Ltd. (TSIP)

IIT Palakkad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Toshiba Software India Pvt. Ltd. (TSIP) on 14th October 2025, to foster collaborative research in the area of power systems. The MoU signing ceremony took place in the presence of Prof. A. Seshadri Sekhar, Director, IIT Palakkad; Mr. Yamauchi Yasunobu, VP R&D, TSIP; Mr. Ramdas Baliga, Managing Director, TSIP; Mr. Sudheendra C.V., SVP, Finance & Legal, TSIP; Dr. Arvind Ajoy, Dean, ICSR; Dr. Vivek Chaturvedi, Associate Dean, ICSR; and Dr. Manas Kumar Jena, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering. Dr. Manas Kumar Jena will serve as the coordinator for this collaborative research.

MoU with Fluid Control Research Institute

IIT Palakkad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Fluid Control Research Institute (FCRI) on 7th October 2025, to foster collaboration in research activities, and to facilitate student and faculty training programs.The MoU signing ceremony took place in the presence of Prof. A. Seshadri Sekhar, Director, IIT Palakkad; Dr Suresh M, Director incharge, FCRI; Dr. Dinesh Setti, Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Dr. Arvind Ajoy, Dean, ICSR; Dr. Vivek Chaturvedi, Associate Dean, ICSR; and Dr. Pramod Kuntikana, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Ganesh Natarajan, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, will serve as the faculty coordinator for this collaboration.

MoU with Parul University

IIT Palakkad has entered into an MoU with Parul University for academic and research purposes on 18th September 2025. The MoU was signed by Dr Athira P., Dean of Academics, and Professor Santhakumar Mohan, Dean of ICSR, along with Prof. Manish Pandya, Registrar, Parul University. 

MoU with Compunnel Technology India Private Limited

IIT Palakkad has entered into an MoU with Compunnel Technology India Private Limited on 15th September 2025. This MoU aims to collaborate on Artificial Intelligence and its applications, engaging IITPKD faculty, students, and scholars as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for advice, research inputs, validation, or technical support, and organising joint workshops, seminars, or training sessions as may be mutually agreed. The MoU was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean, Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research, representing IIT Palakkad, and Mr.Himanshu Kumar, Vice-President, Compunnel Technology India Private Limited. 

MoU with Velammal Institutions, Madurai

IIT Palakkad, and Velammal Institutions, Madurai (Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, and Velammal Hospital and Research Institute) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for academic and research purposes, on 28th August 2025. The MoU was signed by Dr Athira P, Dean Academics and Professor Santhakumar Mohan, Dean ICSR, along with the principal and dean of Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, and Velammal Hospital and Research Institute, in the presence of Dr Latha, Associate Professor, Industry Institute Partnership Cell, and Dr Selvalakshmi, Associate Professor, Velammal College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai.

MoU with Indian Institute of Soil Science (ICAR-IISS), Bhopal

IIT Palakkad has entered into an MoU with the Indian Institute of Soil Science (ICAR-IISS), Bhopal on 21st August 2025. This MoU aims to promote and enhance scientific and academic interactions between IISS Bhopal and IIT Palakkad in mutually beneficial areas of global sanitation and sustainable soil health management with the following specific objectives: To develop co-composting protocols/methodologies for safe use of biosolids, To develop nutrient enriched biosolids derived product for its safe use in agriculture, To facilitate joint short term training programs in mutually agreed areas of interest. The MoU was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean, Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research, representing IIT Palakkad, and Dr. MonoranjanMohanty, Director, ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Sciences. 

Confidentiality agreement with Michelin India

IIT Palakkad has signed a Confidentiality agreement with Michelin India on 4th August 2025. This agreement aims for each Party to disclose to the other Party, Confidential and/or Proprietary Information, for the purpose of exploring research opportunities. This agreement was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean (Industry Collaboration & Sponsored Research), IIT Palakkad, and Amit Bindumadhav Pingle, Michelin India Private Limited.

MoU with Manipal Academy of Higher Education

IIT Palakkad has entered into an MoU with Manipal Academy of Higher Education on 19th June 2025. This MoU shall establish the criteria under which parties shall carry out academic collaborative activities in areas of mutual interest. The MoU was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean (Industry Collaboration & Sponsored Research), IIT Palakkad, and Dr. P. Giridhar Kini, Registrar, Manipal Academy of Higher Education.

MoU with Centre for Science and Environment

IIT Palakkad has entered into an MoU with Centre for Science and Environment on 24th July 2025.Through this MoU, Global Sanitation Centre of Excellence (GSCOE), Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, and Centre for Science and Environment are recognising their shared objectives and complementary expertise, express their mutual intention to extend and formalize their cooperation under the initiative, titled “Laboratory Alliance for Quality Execution of Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants (FSTPs) and Treatment Technologies in India and South Asia.” The MoU was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean (Industry Collaboration & Sponsored Research), IIT Palakkad, and Director General, Centre for Science and Environment.