New Delhi [India], February 6 (ANI): Germany primarily based Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar and the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani.
The MoUs have been signed on the throughout the go to of Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Minister of Economic Affairs, Labour and Housing of the State of Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany to India in keeping with a press launch.
The collaboration between Fraunhofer and IIT Ropar, in addition to Fraunhofer and BITS Pilani, goals to leverage complementary strengths from each nations, creating a powerful worth proposition. This partnership will improve the implementation of finest practices to optimize the water-energy-food nexus, fostering a aggressive benefit and accelerating the transition towards a sustainable and climate-neutral economic system, the discharge said.
The cooperation between Fraunhofer IGB and IIT Ropar will deal with collaborative analysis and growth. Joint efforts can be made to determine know-how gaps and additional enchancment and growth.
Demonstration of applied sciences geared toward fixing {industry} challenges throughout the scope of two nationwide mission of Government of India – Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat, the discharge said.
The collaboration can even deal with facilitation of know-how switch and licensing agreements with {industry} stakeholders to advertise large-scale adoption. Training on Integrating Cyber-Physical System Technologies into the water ecosystem resembling AI/ML, Automation/ Io Twill even be sought.
Speaking on the event, Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut mentioned, “”These collaborations are important for tackling a few of the world’s most urgent challenges in well being, water, vitality, and sustainability. Fraunhofer has established itself as a world chief in utilized analysis. The cooperation with Indian establishments paves the way in which combining Fraunhofer’s technological experience with India’s technological experience and its huge alternatives for development and innovation. I’m assured that collectively, they may drive progress, sustainability, and innovation that may profit not simply our two nations, however all the world.”As per the release, Rajeev Ahuja, Director, IIT Ropar said: “The signing of this MoU between IIT Ropar and the Fraunhofer Institute marks a major milestone in advancing know-how and innovation for water sustainability. This partnership will foster cutting-edge analysis, technological collaboration, and industry-driven options to handle international water challenges. By leveraging Fraunhofer’s experience in utilized analysis and IIT Ropar’s Technology and Innovation Foundation (AWaDH)’s management in water know-how improvements, we goal to create a strong Water Innovation Ecosystem that helps sustainable useful resource administration, sensible water infrastructure, and climate-resilient options. This collaboration is a testomony to our dedication to driving impactful developments in water know-how for a greater future”. (ANI)