Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) Thiruvananthapuram and Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Centre (AMTDC), Research Park, IIT Madras on 26 th September 2025 to enhance academic and research collaborations in the areas of mutual interest.

explore avenues for collaborative research to advance national goals. Among the key themes identified, research on Sustainable Infrastructure on the Moon and Beyond emerged as a priority, along with other promising areas. IIST Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dipankar Banerjee, emphasized the importance of initiating joint research through student collaborations at multiple levels. Prof. Kuruvilla Joseph, Pro Vice Chancellor of IIST, outlined the potential areas of collaboration between the two institutes.