SRMIST Tiruchirappalli and Dassault Systemes Partner to Advance Engineering Education, Innovation and Research
#DassaultSystèmes #SRM #Partnership #DigitalSkills #Engineering“This collaboration with Dassault Systèmes opens new avenues for our students and faculty to engage with advanced digital technologies, pursue cutting-edge research, and build impactful startups.” - Dr. Shivakumar R., Chairman, SRM Group of Institutions, Chennai Ramapuram and Tiruchirappalli
July 2025 : SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tiruchirappalli and Dassault Systèmes have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to foster a collaborative ecosystem that promotes engineering innovation, skill development, startup incubation and local research.
The partnership will leverage Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform and technology expertise to equip students, faculty, and early-stage entrepreneurs with industry-relevant digital skills and applications. A core focus of the MoU is to facilitate the creation of an industry-ready, skilled workforce by integrating advanced design and engineering applications into academic and training programs, thereby providing students with crucial digital competencies.
Furthermore, the initiative will support the incubation of student- and faculty-led startups that are working on the development of innovative products and processes, contributing directly to India’s growing engineering and manufacturing ecosystem. The collaboration also seeks to drive Research & Development (R&D) within the institute, focusing on the local design of technologies, systems, and equipment, aligning with India’s long-term goals of innovation and self-reliance.
Dr. Shivakumar R., Chairman, SRM Group of Institutions, Chennai Ramapuram and Tiruchirappalli, stated, "At SRMIST Tiruchirappalli, we are committed to nurturing a generation of innovators who are equipped not just with academic knowledge but with the application and mindset to solve real-world challenges. This collaboration with Dassault Systèmes opens new avenues for our students and faculty to engage with advanced digital technologies, pursue cutting-edge research, and build impactful startups. It marks a significant step forward in aligning education with the needs of tomorrow’s industries.”
Deepak NG, Managing Director, India, Dassault Systèmes, added, “Our collaboration with SRMIST Tiruchirappalli reflects a shared vision to empower young minds with digital design applications and industry-relevant insights, enabling them to drive innovation from the classroom to the marketplace. Through this MoU, we aim to provide access to advanced digital technology platforms, fostering research and supporting startups at every stage from idea to execution.”
This strategic partnership is expected to significantly enhance the practical skills of future engineers and innovators, fostering a robust environment for technological advancement and self-reliance in India.
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