Vehant Technologies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur (IIT-Jodhpur) to promote industry-academia collaboration and work jointly on research-based projects. Following the IIT-Mandi and IIIT-Delhi, this is the third MoU signed to strengthen the Industry-Academia collaboration, as per the official announcement.
The partnership claims to sponsor up to five students enrolled in the M.Tech programme in 2023–2024. The organisation additionally intends to sponsor PhD research and development in AI and ML, faculty consulting projects and research projects, statement claimed.
Researchers from Vehant and IIT Jodhpur will work together to develop enhanced applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in the security screening services provided by the company, it added.
“We are thrilled to embark on this transformative partnership with Vehant. Our joint efforts will harness the power of AI and ML to ensure safe environments for all. Through collaborative projects and knowledge sharing, we aim to equip our students and faculty with invaluable systems knowledge. This collaboration represents a significant step towards achieving these goals,” Surajit Banerjee, dean (IR, AR & CR), IIT Jodhpur, said.