The GE Aerospace Foundation has launched its Next Engineers programme in Bengaluru in partnership with United Way Bengaluru. The initiative, announced on 24 September 2025, is expected to reach more than 4,000 students in the city by 2030. The programme, aimed at strengthening the pipeline of students pursuing engineering, has so far engaged over 26,000 […]
Visteon Corporation, an automotive technology company, has launched the SCHOLAR programme under Visteon University, which is being introduced across 26 engineering colleges in India. The initiative, announced on 23 September, is designed for students in their fifth semesters and aims to address industry skill requirements in automotive software. According to the company, the programme has […]
Setco Auto Systems Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Setco Automotive Ltd., has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur, to collaborate on research in automotive technology. The partnership will focus on developing next-generation automotive systems and aims to strengthen cooperation between academia and industry. As part of the […]
Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, concluded its Tech Challenge 2025 with a finale held in Chennai and Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, marking the end of a five-month-long competition that began in February 2025. The event drew participation from over 13,000 students across more than 600 colleges in India. Starting with more than 4,000 teams, […]
Symbiosis Skills & Professional University (SSPU), Pune, and Heinrich-Hertz-Schule Karlsruhe, a vocational school based in Germany, have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to collaborate on vocational and technical education. The agreement outlines collaborations in technical and vocational training, and empowering students and teachers through joint initiatives and cross-cultural learning experiences. The partnership was conceptualized […]
Kia India, an automotive manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati, committing an investment of INR 350 million over a five-year period from 2025 to 2029. The partnership focuses on enhancing academic infrastructure, promoting collaborative research, and supporting student development in automotive and industrial engineering. As part of […]
A new 30,000 square foot museum dedicated to science and technology has been inaugurated at the PSG iTech campus in Neelambur, Coimbatore. The PSG GRD Museum of Science & Technology spans three floors and includes galleries focused on mobility, space and astronomy, robotics and artificial intelligence, and virtual reality. The museum was established in collaboration […]
Stellantis India & Asia Pacific has initiated a three-year School Transformation Program at seven government schools near its manufacturing facility in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. The program aims to improve school infrastructure and expand access to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education for over 1,500 students. According to the company, the initiative is being carried […]
Technoventor Innovations Private Limited has set up its 84th makerspace at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu. The new facility, ProtoSpace, is an innovation and prototyping lab designed for students, researchers, and entrepreneurs. ProtoSpace was inaugurated by Sharad Kumar Saraf, Chairman of the Board of Governors at IIT Jammu, with leadership from Ankit Dubey, […]
The Adani Group has announced a nationwide skill development initiative in partnership with the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC) to train a workforce for manufacturing, green energy, high-tech industries, and industrial design. The program will include an internationally benchmarked institution and finishing school at Mundra, with an investment of INR 20 billion. The initiative aims […]