IIT Hyderabad: Indian tech talents to get a chance to work in Japan’s Hamamatsu city

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) has signed an agreement with Hamamatsu City in Japan to strengthen personnel and economic exchange between the two countries.

The objectives of the partnership include human resource exchange, academic and industrial R&D collaborations, and facilitating an ecosystem for Indian tech talent to work in Hamamatsu city.

The collaboration between IIT Hyderabad and Japan’s Hamamatsu City will focus on human resource exchange between Japan and India, including Indian tech talents in science and engineering domains. It also aims to promote academic and industrial R&D collaboration through open innovations.

The partnership will also provide opportunities for Indian tech talents to work in Hamamatsu City by “nurturing mutual understanding about daily life in the city”, it said.

Expressing his views on the partnership, BS Murty, director of IIT Bombay, said: “The collaboration between Japan and IIT Hyderabad is unprecedented, as it marks the first time a country has significantly invested in the infrastructure development of an IIT. Beyond infrastructure, we deeply value the strong friendship built between Japan and IIT Hyderabad through JICA’s "FRIENDSHIP" program. This unique initiative has entered its second phase, further strengthening ties with Japanese universities and industries, including Suzuki. We are honored to have the Mayor of Hamamatsu City with us today.”

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“This MoU signifies a new chapter, fostering deeper collaboration between Hamamatsu industries and IIT Hyderabad. I am confident that IIT Hyderabad will serve as a hub, expanding this partnership across India, contributing to the shared vision of India’s growth as a developed nation—aligning with the "Viksit Bharat" initiative championed by our Prime Minister. Together, Japan and IIT Hyderabad will drive innovation, research, and economic growth, paving the way for a brighter future for both nations,” Murty added.

Yusuke Nakano, mayor, Hamamatsu City, said: "We are delighted to formalize this partnership with IIT Hyderabad. We are excited to strengthen ties through this partnership and hope to use this platform to introduce Japanese culture and technology, fostering deeper understanding and cooperation. IIT Hyderabad is globally recognized for producing exceptional talent in engineering and technology, while Hamamatsu is eager to foster collaborations. This MoU paves the way for strengthened partnerships, bringing together companies and facilitating the exchange of researchers and human resources between both sides.”