Mercedes-Benz R&D centre joins hands with IIT Delhi for joint work

New Delhi, Mar 5 (PTI) Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India on Thursday said it has tied up with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi for joint research programmes, creating shared pathways for knowledge development.

The organisations have formalised this through a five-year master research agreement, strengthening efforts to bring academia and industry closer through joint research.

The association will focus on research areas that support the future of mobility and engineering systems, MBRDI said in a statement.

These include quantum technologies, future materials, neuromorphic engineering, and electric mobility, where fundamental research and applied engineering intersect to create opportunities for knowledge development and intellectual property creation, it added.

"We envision a future where academia and industry are systemically partnering to realise real-world challenges and provide meaningful breakthroughs. In that context, our collaboration with IIT Delhi is a significant leap for our legacy of innovation, helping us redefine mobility faster and better," MBRDI MD and CEO Manu Saale said.

Through this initiative, the institute seeks to advance high-quality research and generate impactful innovations that enable sustainable, affordable, and future-ready mobility, said Preeti Ranjan Panda, Dean of Corporate Relations at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. PTI MSS MR