INSTITUTE HIGHLIGHTS PART – 2
22 Aug 2025
IIT Bombay Welcomes the Consul General of Japan in Mumbai
IIT Bombay hosted Mr. Koji Yagi, Consul General of Japan in Mumbai, and Ms. Megumi Hamuro, Culture and Information Consul, on campus.
The delegation engaged with faculty and leadership across several strategic initiatives, including the IIT Bombay Research Park, the Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE), Japanese-connected start-ups incubated under SINE, the Semiconductor Research Group, the Technology Innovation Hub, and the Disaster Management Team.
The visit centred around the strengthening of Indo–Japan collaboration in research, innovation, and academia–industry partnerships.
The Japanese emissaries’ visit concluded with a meeting with IIT Bombay’s senior leadership, highlighting ongoing and potential Indo-Japanese collaborations in technology, innovation, and sustainability.
IIT Bombay looks forward to building on this momentum and deepening its ties through meaningful partnerships between India and Japan.
IIT Bombay and the Ministry of Education, Ethiopia, Forge Partnership
IIT Bombay and the Ministry of Education, Ethiopia, have partnered to jointly offer the Multidisciplinary International Quality Improvement Doctoral Degree Programme (MIQMDDP). This collaboration will provide Ethiopian scholars with an exceptional opportunity to pursue a Ph.D. through a unique academic exchange between the two esteemed institutions.
Under the terms of the agreement, students will be admitted to Ph.D. programmes and benefit from joint supervision by faculty members from both partner institutions. Scholars will spend a minimum of 12 to 18 months conducting research at the partner institution, thus fostering a rich exchange of ideas and cultural experiences.
The agreement aims to enhance innovation and academic ties between India and Ethiopia, offering high-quality, internationally recognized doctoral education. This partnership will support the academic and professional growth of students from both countries, ensuring a lasting impact on the educational landscape.
Project Titanium: Calling IITB Alumni to Lead the Charge in Innovation
IIT Bombay’s alumni have made waves across industries, building groundbreaking companies and driving innovation globally. Now, we want your support to guide the next generation of tech pioneers at your alma mater.
Project Titanium is transforming cutting-edge research into successful startups, and we need your expertise to take these ventures to the next level.
We invite you to step up as a business cofounder or mentor to guide our first cohort of IP innovators. With your proven experience, leadership, and insight, you can shape the future of deep-tech ventures emerging from IIT Bombay, and drive real-world impact in the process.
Click here for more details on Project Titanium
How to Get Involved: If you’re a visionary entrepreneur or seasoned industry leader ready to leave a legacy of innovation, Project Titanium wants you. Join this exciting journey by filling out the following form where you can specify whether you’d like to become a cofounder or mentor, share your expertise, and indicate the areas you’re passionate about working in.
For further inquiries, please get in touch with Jayshree Nayak, Program Director | Titanium at:
Email: jayshree.nayak@sineiitb.org
Phone: +91 99875 90839
IIT Bombay’s IRCC Hosts Industry Day on Indoor Air Quality Management
The Industrial Research and Consultancy Centre (IRCC) at IIT Bombay celebrated Industry Day by focusing on Indoor Air Quality Management (IAQM). The event showcased ongoing research in key areas such as IoT-based sensor networks, computational fluid dynamics, regulatory frameworks related to IAQ, and the development of full-scale testbeds for real-world experimentation.
Bringing together academic researchers, industry professionals, and end-users, the day fostered an environment of open dialogue and collaborative knowledge exchange. Highlights included a series of technical and industry presentations, engaging panel discussions, and guided lab tours in related domains.
A dedicated session also introduced participants to IIT Bombay’s industry collaboration mechanisms, outlining various ways in which companies could partner with the Institute to advance R&D initiatives. The event was well-attended and highly appreciated, with active participation from key stakeholders across the sector contributing to its overall success.
The event reinforced IIT Bombay’s commitment to fostering industry-academia collaboration in addressing critical environmental challenges.
IIT Bombay Hosts 2025 International Summer School: A Celebration of Global Learning
The Office of International Relations at IIT Bombay hosted the 2025 International Summer School over two weeks in June and July 2025. The programme featured a series of one-week courses designed to offer international students focused academic experiences and exposure to cutting-edge research.
IIT Bombay welcomed 30 students in Week 1 and 51 students in Week 2, bringing the total to over 81 participants. Across both weeks, 11 interdisciplinary courses were offered on topics including continuous process intensification, financial derivatives, mechatronics, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, sustainability, energy data analytics, network security, and climate intelligence.
The cohort represented more than 24 universities across 16 countries, including Bangladesh, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, the UK, and the USA. Institutions included KU Leuven, Technical University of Denmark, ESCP Business School, Politecnico di Milano, Kyoto University, Tohoku University, The University of Tokyo, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Birmingham City University, Dhofar University, Financial University, Universidade de Vigo, among others.
Outside the classroom, students explored Mumbai’s rich culture and engaged with the vibrant IIT Bombay campus community.
The 2025 Summer School reflects IIT Bombay’s commitment to academic excellence, cross-cultural exchange, and global engagement—and sets the stage for even broader participation in the years ahead.