HAL Management Academy (HMA), the nodal training agency of HAL and the Indian Institute of Information Technology Dharwad (IIIT Dharwad) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen industry-academia collaboration in advanced technologies.
The partnership will focus on joint research, internships, and technical education in areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, robotics, AR/ VR, and digital manufacturing, particularly in applications relevant to the aerospace and defence sectors. Under this MoU, HAL officers will have opportunities to pursue higher education programmes at IIIT Dharwad, while students will gain hands-on experience through internships at HAL’s various divisions. The collaboration also includes joint workshops, technical paper publications, and faculty exchange programmes.
This partnership will enhance knowledge-sharing and innovation, benefiting both industry and academia. Executive director (HMA) Dr G Srikantha Sharma and Prof. S.R. Mahadeva Prasanna, Director, IIIT Dharwad, emphasised that the collaboration aligns with both organizations’ mission of applying cutting-edge technology to solve industry challenges. The MoU was signed in the presence of HAL CMD Dr D.K. Sunil and executive director HR, M.G. Balasubrahmanya.
The MoU marks a significant step toward fostering research, upskilling professionals, and developing technological solutions for the aerospace and defence industries.