KPIT Technologies has entered into a strategic research collaboration with IIT Bombay to strengthen innovation in future mobility technologies. The partnership will create a structured ecosystem that connects academic research with real-world engineering and product development needs in the automotive and mobility sectors, with a strong focus on applications of artificial intelligence.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed at IIT Bombay and aims to align master’s and doctoral research programmes with emerging mobility challenges. By working together on defined industry problem statements, the two organisations intend to accelerate the transition from laboratory prototypes to commercially deployable solutions, while contributing to technology direction and policy thinking in next-generation mobility.
The collaboration is built on a shared goal of translating academic insights into scalable technologies ready for industry adoption. Faculty members and postgraduate researchers at IIT Bombay will work closely with KPIT’s engineering and research teams to advance innovations to higher levels of technology readiness. This approach is designed to move research beyond academic publication and into practical applications across mobility systems.
Through the programme, research scholars will gain exposure to advanced engineering practices, product design, system validation, regulatory requirements and deployment conditions. By combining academic depth with hands-on engineering experience, the initiative aims to equip students with skills required to solve complex industry challenges and contribute to future mobility solutions.
The partnership brings together IIT Bombay’s strong academic foundation and KPIT’s expertise in automotive software, electrification and mobility engineering. Joint research efforts are expected to address areas such as safer mobility systems, intelligent vehicle platforms, sustainable powertrains and evolving transportation infrastructure.
The collaboration will also create opportunities for faculty and students to engage with live engineering environments and technology development cycles. By integrating academic research with industry processes, KPIT and IIT Bombay seek to contribute to India’s deep-technology ecosystem and help build a talent pool prepared for the demands of next-generation mobility. The initiative reflects a shared commitment to accelerating innovation, strengthening research-led problem solving and supporting the country’s transition toward smarter, safer and more sustainable transportation solutions.
KPIT Technologies is a leading global partner in the automotive and mobility sectors, helping to make software-defined vehicles a reality. Specializing in embedded software, AI, and digital solutions, KPIT supports the mobility industry in its transition to a clean, smart, and safe future. With a workforce of around 13,000 experts across the globe, KPIT accelerates the adoption of next-generation technologies in mobility. The company has engineering centers in Europe, the USA, Japan, China, Thailand, and India, collaborating with leaders in the automotive and mobility sectors to drive transformation.
