March 6, 2025
Thiruvananthapuram

An MoU was signed on March 6th, 2025, at Digital University of Kerala (DUK) in Thiruvananthapuram, formalizing an agreement between DUK and C-DAC for collaborative academic and research activities.

The MoU was signed by Prof (Dr). A Mujeeb, Registrar, DUK and Dr. Kalaiselvan, Scientist G& Centre Head, C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram in presence of Prof. Ciza Thomas, Vice Chancellor; Dr. T K Manojkumar, Dean Research; Dr. Balasubramaniam S, Assistant Professor, DUK and Smt. Rajasree S, Scientist G; Shri. Senthilkumar K B, Scientist F; Dr.Dittin Andrews, Scientist E; Shri. Manu Madanan, Scientist E; Shri. Mahesh I K, Scientist D & Shri. Bejoy Dickson, Technical Officer from C-DAC, Thiruvananthapuram.

This collaboration shall enable DUK and C-DAC to support each other's endeavors in delivery of research activities and academic programmes and through the following but not limited to:

1. C-DAC and DUK joint project proposals and exploring funding opportunities.
2. Jointly organize events such as seminars, workshops, conferences and training programmes.
3. Pedagogy, student intern programmes, consultancy projects, contests, faculty exchange, student mentoring, continuing education programmes, pilot and concept programmes.
4. Staff members or research fellows of C-DAC at any given time may be admitted and registered for the Ph.D. Programme at different departments at DUK.
5. Sharing of Facilities: The two organizations agree to share their respective important R&D facilities in order to promote academic and research interactions in the areas of cooperation to intensify the high priority area programs of science and technology.
6. Academic and project internship of students of DUK at CDAC centers.
7. Any other objective as agreed upon in writing by both the institutions.

Through this partnership, DUK and C-DAC shall collaborate on innovative projects, submit joint research proposals for funding, and work together to develop technologies and solutions for societal benefit. The agreement also emphasizes industry-academia integration through internships, industry visits, higher education, and real-world project opportunities, ensuring students gain practical insights and hands-on experience.