New Delhi: IIT Guwahati on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Skyroot Aerospace to strengthen research and innovation in space technology. The collaboration aims to create new opportunities for students in advanced aerospace engineering and satellite launch technologies.
The MoU was signed by Prof. Sumana Dutta, Dean of Alumni and External Relations at IIT Guwahati, and Ashwin Mahavadi, Senior Vice President of Skyroot Aerospace. The signing took place in the presence of IIT Guwahati Director Prof. Devendra Jalihal, along with other senior officials from both institutions.
The agreement, valid for an initial period of five years, will support joint research projects aligned with India’s strategic priorities in the space sector. A key focus area will be the development of advanced space-grade components using additive manufacturing technologies.
Under the partnership, students will gain access to internships, thesis projects, and research engagements within Skyroot’s R&D ecosystem. The collaboration will also explore subsidised research payloads on Skyroot’s Vikram-series launch vehicles, enabling hands-on mission experience.
Both sides plan to develop joint academic programmes at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels in aerospace and space technologies. The arrangement will also allow Skyroot employees to pursue higher education at IIT Guwahati, subject to the institute’s norms.
The partnership includes technical advisory exchanges, short-term training programmes, and shared access to specialised research and testing facilities, IIT Guwahati said in a release.
IIT Guwahati said the collaboration reflects its commitment to translational research and stronger industry engagement, while Skyroot Aerospace noted that the initiative will help convert advanced manufacturing research into scalable, production-ready space solutions.
