TuTr Hyperloop, an Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)-incubated company, has entered into multiple agreements with international stakeholders to advance hyperloop technology development in India.
In a collaboration between Indian and German institutions, IIT Madras, TuTr Hyperloop, the Technical University of Munich (TUM), and Neoways Technologies GmbH (NEO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate research and development in hyperloop systems. The partnership will focus on propulsion, levitation, structural design, and infrastructure, as well as the establishment of large-scale testing and validation sites.
“This collaboration exemplifies IIT Madras’ leadership in pioneering next-gen mobility solutions. By partnering with TuTr Hyperloop, TUM, and Neoways, we are moving closer to making Hyperloop a reality,” said Satya Chakravarthy, Advisor (Hyperloop), IIT Madras.
“Strong academia-industry partnerships are crucial to realizing affordable & scalable Hyperloop solutions. This collaboration will enable us to create a revolutionary mode of transportation from India for the world,” said Aravind Bharadwaj, Co-Founder & Director, TuTr Hyperloop.
“Our expertise in aerospace, propulsion, and system design will significantly advance Hyperloop research and commercial adoption,” said Chiara Manfletti, Department Head, TUM.
“Joining forces with IIT Madras and TuTr Hyperloop enables us to accelerate Hyperloop’s transition from concept to commercial reality,” said Gabriele Semino, Managing Director, Neoways Technologies GmbH.
Additionally, TuTr Hyperloop has signed an MoU with transportation engineering firm SYSTRA to support the development of high-speed transit solutions. The agreement includes plans for a pilot project to evaluate the feasibility of hyperloop technology in real-world conditions. The collaboration will prioritize research into propulsion, levitation, and infrastructure optimization.
“This collaboration between TuTr Hyperloop and SYSTRA is a pivotal step towards transforming high-speed mobility in India. By combining deep-tech innovation with global engineering expertise, we are not only accelerating Hyperloop development but also laying the foundation for scalable and sustainable transportation solutions,” said Satya Chakravarthy.
“At TuTr Hyperloop, we are committed to pioneering an affordable, homegrown high-speed transit solution from India for the world. Our partnership with SYSTRA strengthens our ability to develop cutting-edge transportation systems by integrating world-class engineering expertise with innovative mobility solutions,” said Aravind Bharadwaj.
“India is at the forefront of reimagining transportation for the future. Hyperloop technology represents a game-changing innovation, and through this partnership with TuTr Hyperloop, we aim to contribute our engineering and infrastructure expertise to support the realization of this vision,” said V. Srinivas, SYSTRA India’s Representative.
Representatives from the participating organizations emphasized the role of academic-industry partnerships in advancing hyperloop technology. The agreements also include feasibility studies and route planning to assess potential hyperloop corridors.
According to a press release, TuTr Hyperloop and its partners aim to refine hyperloop technology for passenger and cargo transport in India.