The Memorandum of Understanding was signed recently during the Global Investors Meet 2024 in Chennai.

The pact was signed in the presence of Dr TRB Rajaa, Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu.

The Hydrogen Valley Innovation Hub project, with a total project cost of Rs 180 Cr, will be established with the investment of Rs 100 Cr. by HMIL towards its capex requirements.

Hyundai Motor India

Mr. Unsoo Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said the goal is to help foster a worldwide Hydrogen Society by making hydrogen readily used for everyone, everything and everywhere.

As part of this, we are collaborating with the Government of Tamil Nadu and have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a dedicated Hydrogen Resource Centre in association with IIT Madras, he said.

This facility will act as an incubation cell to develop a framework for localisation of a hydrogen ecosystem. This initaitive is also expected to generate employment and support skill development in the region.

‘We are confident that these concerted efforts, combining the involvement of industry cohorts with their respective enterprises, will help drive Tamil Nadu to become a one trillion economy.’

Director

Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, as our country has set definite targets towards meeting the sustainable development goals, using non-fossil fuel is of great significance.

In this direction, a consortium coordinated by IIT Madras is setting up a Hydrogen Valley project. This funding from Hyundai has come at an extremely appropriate time and certainly shall help in the rapid growth of this Consortium.

‘I am sure in the years to come; this Consortium will provide feasible solutions towards substitution of non-fossil fuels by green hydrogen.’

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The Institute will also develop a curriculum and body of knowledge for skill development, while operating and maintaining the Hydrogen Valley, say sources from IIT Madras.

Guidance Tamil Nadu

Guidance Tamil Nadu, the investment promotion agency of the Government of Tamil Nadu, will also be a key player, supporting via policy advocacy on hydrogen-related technologies and Standards/regulations development.

The Institute will also establish a Centre of Excellence that will play the role of a Think tank and conduct annual conferences, and workshops besides publishing research papers, say sources from IIT Madras.

This project will not only give India’s green hydrogen goals a push but will also inculcate knowledge sharing, creation of R&D infrastructure and enable skill development in young people.

The HVIC-TN is planned to cater to the needs of green hydrogen ambitions of the country by providing technological solutions, support on R&D, skill development, infrastructure building, technoeconomic feasibility and policy/regulatory recommendations.

It will act as a platform for stakeholders in the hydrogen sector to network and enable the green hydrogen adoption and transition faster, say sources from IIT Madras.

The award was presented to IIT Jodhpur at the CII Annual Summit on Technology, Intellectual Property, and Industry-Academia Partnership held on 12 December 2024.

This is the first time the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is presenting the Industry-Academia Partnership Awards.

In this first version of awards, IIT Jodhpur was honoured with the prestigious Grand Jury Award in the Government Institute Category.

Jury

The award was presented by the jury consisting Dr. R. A. Mashelkar, former Director General of CSIR and Mr. Vipin Sondhi, Chairman of the CII National Mission on Technology, Innovation & Research.

The award was presented to IIT Jodhpur in the presence of industry stalwarts, academic luminaries, and policy leaders from across the nation.

Accepting the award on behalf of the institute were Professor Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Director of IIT Jodhpur, and Professor Sampat Raj Vadera, Adviser to the Director.

This achievement reflects the institute’s steadfast dedication to innovation, cutting-edge research, and impactful partnerships that bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Director of IIT Jodhpur

On this occasion, after receiving the award, Prof. Avinash K. Agarwal, Director, IIT Jodhpur said the award is a celebration of the collective effort of our faculty, staff, and students.

They have tirelessly worked toward building bridges between academia and industry, said IIT Jodhpur director.

We are humbled and inspired to continue our mission of excellence, he said.

Accomplishments

IIT Jodhpur’s remarkable accomplishments are a testament to the collaborative spirit and relentless pursuit of excellence demonstrated by its faculty, staff, and students.

Through groundbreaking initiatives, the institute has championed innovative research, technology development, and skill-building programs, establishing itself as a beacon of progress in India’s educational ecosystem.

Its focus on fostering intellectual property creation and translating research into real-world solutions has set a benchmark for others to follow, say sources from IIT Jodhpur.

Collaboration

Professor Sampat Raj Vadera, Advisor to the Director, IIT Jodhpur said our success is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision for societal impact.

This recognition fuels our determination to achieve even greater heights, he said.

Strength

Under the visionary leadership of Professor Avinash Kumar Agarwal and the strategic guidance of Professor Sampat Raj Vadera, IITJ has not only strengthened its industry ties but also paved the way for pioneering contributions to national growth.

Their presence at the summit underscored IITJ’s role as a leader in redefining how institutes of higher learning collaborate with industry partners to address critical societal challenges.

Efforts

The institution likes to acknowledge the efforts of Professor Kaushal A. Desai, Dean of Resource and Alumni, IITJ, and his team for their contributions to this initiative.

The Office of Corporate Relations and the Office of Research and Development initiated the application process for this prestigious award.

It highlights the institute’s pivotal role in driving India’s progress and its commitment to creating a sustainable, knowledge-driven future, say sources from IIT Jodhpur.

About IIT Jodhpur

Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur was established in 2008, to foster technology education and research in India.

The Institute is committed to technological thought and action to benefit the economic development of India.

Scholarship in teaching and learning; Scholarship in research and creative accomplishments; and relevance to Industry are three driving forces at IIT Jodhpur.

IIT Jodhpur functions from its sprawling residential Permanent Campus of 852 acres on National Highway 65, north-northwest of Jodhpur towards Nagaur.

The campus is meticulously planned and envisioned to stand as a symbol of academics – simple, but deep.

The Institute is committed to multidisciplinary approach of technology development. It has established state-of-the-art laboratories for basic research, and has organised its academic degree activities through Departments and its coordinated research through Centers for Technologies.

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