The objective of the MoU is to promote academic and research collaboration between IIST and IIT Madras (IITM). One of the key goals is to facilitate IIST’s contribution to existing as well as upcoming online M.Tech. programmes offered by IITM. Faculty and student exchanges will be actively encouraged to enable the effective utilization of the high-end research facilities available at both institutes. The MoU also seeks to promote joint research proposals in specialized fields and areas of national importance. Furthermore, IITM’s experience and expertise in incubation are expected to support and accelerate IIST’s incubation
activities.