IIIT Bangalore, Poland’s AGH University sign agreement for AI, quantum technology research

The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-Bangalore) and Poland’s AGH University of Krakow have signed an agreement to promote academic and research collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technologies and other emerging fields.

The agreement was exchanged in the presence of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. It was signed by Debabrata Das, director of IIIT-Bangalore, and Rao Maddukuri, senior advisor at AGH University of Krakow.

The agreement provides a framework for joint research activities, the development of academic programmes and the exchange of academic materials between the two institutions. It also aims to facilitate international academic mobility for faculty members and students.

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Key areas of academic collaboration

Under the agreement, the institutions will explore joint research and academic activities in AI, quantum technologies and other emerging areas. The partnership will also cover joint seminars, symposia, educational conferences and career guidance events.

Both institutions will organise promotional and information events in online and offline formats. The agreement also provides opportunities for participation in winter and summer schools to encourage academic interaction and knowledge exchange.

Officials on India-Poland academic partnership

Commenting on the partnership, IIIT-Bangalore director Debabrata Das said international academic collaborations can expand research opportunities and bring diverse perspectives to higher education.

Das said, “Through this agreement with AGH University of Krakow, we aim to create opportunities for collaborative research and academic engagement, while enabling faculty members and students to learn from each other’s expertise and experiences.”

Rao Maddukuri, senior advisor at AGH University of Krakow, said the partnership would help strengthen academic connections between Poland and India.

Maddukuri said, “The partnership between AGH University of Krakow and IIIT-Bangalore offers a platform to strengthen academic connections between Poland and India.” 

He added, “By facilitating joint academic initiatives, seminars, conferences and exchanges, the two institutions can build closer ties between their academic communities and explore opportunities for long-term cooperation.”

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The agreement establishes a framework for both institutions to identify and develop collaborative activities in areas of mutual interest. Through joint research and academic engagement, the partnership aims to strengthen institutional ties and create opportunities for cooperation between the academic communities of India and Poland.