IIT Madras, Renault Nissan Tech Center sign MoU for skill development

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has partnered with Renault Nissan Technology and Business Centre India (Renault Nissan Tech) for Talent Development and Innovation.

This partnership is expected to create a robust framework for talent development and knowledge exchange. It will also provide IIT Madras BS degree students, up to 35,000, opportunities for internships and placements. Further, Renault Nissan tech experts will regularly conduct mentorship programs, viva sessions, and leadership talks for these students.

To be sure, Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India (RNTBCI) is a captive automotive technology and business center supporting Renault & Nissan globally. Employees at this center work on technologies such as core software technologies, connected vehicles, simulation and validation, among others. 

Towards this collaboration, the two institutions signed a memorandum of understanding. The highlights of the MoU also include equipping Renault Nissan Tech employees with advanced knowledge through IIT Madras Centre for Outreach and Digital Education’s (CODE) programs such as Web-enabled M.Tech Degree Programs, Executive Education Certificate Programs, and NPTEL courses.

“While Renault Nissan Tech’s support through CSR initiatives, mentorship programs, and internship opportunities enhances the learning journey of our students; IIT Madras, through its advanced courses, upskills their workforce, equipping them to tackle emerging challenges,” Andrew Thangaraj, Chair, CODE, IIT Madras and Coordinator, IITM BS Degree, and NPTEL, said.

“This MoU with IIT Madras reinforces our shared vision of creating an ecosystem that empowers students, upskill professionals, and addresses the dynamic challenges of the automotive and technology landscape. Together, we are shaping industry leaders and solutions for tomorrow,” said Debashis Neogi, managing director at Renault Nissan Tech.