National

MOU with Institute of Engineering and Management(IEM) Kolkata

IIT Palakkad signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Institute of Engineering and Management(IEM) Kolkata on 23rd April 2025. The MoU focuses on collaboration on academic and research activities including exchange of information on research and educational programmes, joint organization of seminars, conferences, workshops and short-term courses. The MoU was formally signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean (ICSR), IIT Palakkad and Prof. Dr. Satyajit Chakrabarti, Director, IEM, Kolkata. 

MoU with Translational Research and Professional Leadership Centre(TPLC),GEC Barton Hill

IIT Palakkad signed an MoU with the Translational Research and Professional Leadership Centre (TPLC) of the Government Engineering College Barton Hill (GECBH), Trivandrum, on April 7, 2025. The MoU focuses on collaborative academic and research activities between the two institutions.The MoU was formally signed by Dr. Athira P., Dean Academics, IIT Palakkad; Prof. Santhakumar Mohan, Dean (ICSR), IIT Palakkad; and Dr. Shiny G., Principal, GEC Barton Hill, Trivandrum. 

MoU with Dr. Hiremath Global Enterprises, Dubai & Bengaluru

IIT Palakkad signed a Memorandum of Understanding with  Dr Hiremath Global Enterprises, Dubai & Bengaluru, on 26th March 2025. The MoU establishes Collaboration on academic and research activities including joint project proposals to funding agencies, Product development based on collaborative research outcomes etc. The MoU was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan (Dean- Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research, IIT Palakkad) and Dr. Vishwannath Hiremath, Director of Dr Hiremath Global Enterprises, Dubai & Bengaluru. 

MoU with National Research Developement Corporation(NRDC)

IIT Palakkad signed a Memorandum of Understanding with National Research Development Corporation(NRDC), New Delhi, on 23rd January 2025. The MoU establishes collaboration in development of technologies and their successful transfer to industry for commercialisation and socio-economic benefits. The MoU was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan (Dean- Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research, IIT Palakkad) and Commodore Amit Rastogi (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director,NRDC. 

MoU with Technopark Technology Business Incubator(T-TBI)

IIT Palakkad signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Technopark Technology Business Incubator(T-TBI), Thiruvananthapuram, on 11th February 2025. The MoU establishes a partnership to establish and maintain a collaborative relationship between KSUM and IITPKD aimed at advancing the R&D startup ecosystem in the state. The MoU was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan (Dean- Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research, IIT Palakkad) and Mr.Anoop Ambika,CEO,Kerala Startup Mission(KSUM). 

Memorandum of Understanding with Vass Softwares & Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

IIT Palakkad signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vass Softwares & Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Chennai, on 27th March 2025. The MoU establishes Collaboration on joint project proposals to funding agencies, sharing of databases for research and product validation, product development based on collaborative research outcomes, student internships and faculty mentorship, collaborative research publications and patents. The MoU was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan (Dean- Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research, IIT Palakkad) and Shri. P.T Venkatesh, Director, Vass Softwares & Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Memorandum of Understanding with APChemi, Mumbai

IIT Palakkad signed a Memorandum of Understanding with APChemi, Mumbai on 15th November 2024. Both parties are united by common interest and objectives, and they shall create channel of communication and collaboration that will encourage and advance relevant operations. The MoU establishes a partnership for collaborative proposal on biomass valorization,Hydrogen production and Pyrolysis technology. The MoU was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan (Dean- Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research, IIT Palakkad) and Mr.Suhas Dixit,Director, APChemi,Mumbai. 

Memorandum of Understanding with NAMTECH

IIT Palakkad signed a Memorandum of Understanding with New Age Makers Institute of Technology (NAMTECH), Gujarat. The collaboration between IIT Palakkad and NAMTECH aimed to leverage their complementary strengths to drive advancements in industrial technology and sustainability. As part of this partnership, both institutions envisioned joint initiatives such as internships, action research projects, faculty capacity development, consultancy assignments, guest lectures, and outreach activities. The MoU was signed by Prof. Santhakumar Mohan (Dean- Industry Collaboration and Sponsored Research, IIT Palakkad), and Mr. Arunkumar Pillai, Director-General, NAMTECH.