Samsung and IIT Kanpur team up to work on real-world industry challenges

The Samsung R&D Institute, Noida (SRI-Noida) on Monday announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) to conduct joint research on visual, health, AI and other emerging technologies such as Generative AI and Cloud.

The multi-year collaboration will focus on key growth areas that will include joint research projects by IIT Kanpur students, faculty and Samsung engineers, helping students become industry-ready.

As part of the joint research projects, students and faculty of IIT Kanpur will work on real-world industry challenges, aligning themselves with actual market needs. They will also work on Digital India-related solutions, along with Samsung engineers.

Commenting on this collaboration, Mr. Kyungyun Roo, Managing Director, SRI-Noida, said, "We are excited to begin this collaborative journey with IIT Kanpur. This collaboration reflects our dedication towards merging academic excellence with industrial innovation, thereby making students industry-ready. We look forward to a dynamic exchange of ideas, knowledge and talent, which will certainly play a crucial role in the success of groundbreaking projects and contribute to the growth of both Samsung and IIT Kanpur."

Additionally, the partnership will provide opportunities for upskilling Samsung engineers in areas such as artificial intelligence, Cloud and other emerging technologies. Under this initiative, IIT Kanpur will conduct specialized training programs in various domains, providing Samsung engineers with access to the institute's renowned expertise, culminating in degree programs, certifications and specialized courses designed to enhance the skill and knowledge of Samsung engineers.

"By combining the academic excellence of IIT Kanpur with the industry expertise of Samsung India, we aim to create a dynamic environment for cutting-edge projects and provide invaluable opportunities for our students and researchers. This MoU complements IIT Kanpur's relentless efforts in bridging the gap between academia and industry, while creating a connection between theoretical knowledge and practical industry solutions," said Prof. S. Ganesh, Director, IIT Kanpur.