Representatives from IIT Madras and Hero MotoCorp at the MoU signing ceremony
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Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Hero MotoCorp have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate across multiple areas of research, education, and employee upskilling.
Under the MoU Hero MotoCorp will explore instituting scholarships for research scholars of IIT Madras and offer relevant industry projects to students.
IIT Madras will offer degree programs, including MTech and PhD, tailored for HMCL employees. The institute will offer specialized short-term programs to upskill HMCL employees in critical areas of Electric Vehicle Development, Battery Cell Technology, Motor & Controllers, and Vehicle Dynamics.
The MoU signing ceremony saw the presence of senior leadership from Hero MotoCorp, including Vikram Kasbekar, Executive Director, Acting CEO and CTO and Anuj Dua, Head of Global Product Planning and V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras.
“Industry-academia partnerships have been one of our key areas of focus at IIT Madras. It is imperative that these two key pillars of our economy work together to realise the dream of a Viksit Bharat 2047. Our partnership with Hero MotoCorp is a step forward in this direction, and I am confident that the scholarships, industry exposure, and specialized courses under this strategic agreement will play a pivotal role in advancing mobility research and development in India,” said V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras.
“At Hero MotoCorp we are proud to partner with IIT Madras, a world-class institute in innovation. Together, we will focus on future technologies like multi-energy propulsion, new battery materials, and electric mobility, while using AI and Generative AI to improve product development. This collaboration supports Atmanirbhar Bharat — a self-reliant India. By developing these technologies at home, we are building a stronger nation and shaping the future of mobility,” Vikram Kasbekar, Executive Director, Acting CEO and CTO, Hero MotoCorp
Under this collaboration, HMCL and IIT Madras will partner to promote the following strategic areas for industry academia collaboration:
Published on September 26, 2025