The agreement is designed to enhance industry engagement by creating opportunities for students and faculty members to gain hands-on experience with emerging technologies and real-world industrial applications. The collaboration will include curriculum development, industry-oriented elective courses, workshops, certification programs, faculty development initiatives, guest lectures, internships, live projects, student innovation activities, and several other programs aimed at improving employability and fostering innovation.
Under the Memorandum of Understanding, both organizations will explore co-branded certification programs and launch the "RVCE-Axtroid Student Innovation Ambassadors" initiative. They will also jointly organize conferences, hackathons, workshops, and innovation challenges while promoting research and industry-oriented learning in emerging domains such as Extended Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twins, immersive technologies, and advanced manufacturing.
Dr. M.P. Shyam, President of Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust, stated that engineering education must continuously evolve to keep pace with emerging technologies and changing industry requirements. He said the collaboration with Axtroid reflects RVCE's commitment to providing students with meaningful exposure to transformative technologies, including Extended Reality and additive manufacturing. According to him, the partnership will create valuable opportunities for innovation, skill development, and industry engagement while further reinforcing RVCE's standing as a leader in technology-driven education.
Deelip Menezes, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Axtroid, said that the future of engineering education depends on building strong links between academia and industry. He noted that the partnership with RVCE would bring practical industry expertise, immersive technologies, and advanced manufacturing tools into the educational ecosystem. He added that the collaboration would help students acquire hands-on experience, industry-relevant skills, and exposure to technologies that will shape the next generation of engineering and innovation.
Abhinav Garje, Founder of Axtroid, expressed enthusiasm about working closely with RVCE to develop a vibrant ecosystem centered on innovation, experimentation, and applied learning. He emphasized that the collaboration extends beyond technology adoption and is aimed at empowering students and faculty members to become creators, problem-solvers, and innovators. He said both organizations look forward to developing programs and initiatives that generate meaningful benefits for learners and industry.
Dr. K.N. Subramanya, Principal of RV College of Engineering, underscored the importance of strengthening industry-academia partnerships that provide students with practical exposure to emerging technologies and innovation-driven learning opportunities.
The Memorandum of Understanding reflects the shared vision of both institutions to foster innovation, strengthen industry readiness, and prepare students for careers in rapidly evolving technology sectors. The two organizations believe that deeper collaboration between academia and industry is essential for building a future-ready workforce capable of driving technological advancement and economic growth.
RV College of Engineering, based in Bengaluru and operating under the Rashtreeya Sikshana Samithi Trust, is widely recognized for academic excellence, research, innovation, and strong industry engagement. The institution has consistently earned recognition among the country's leading engineering colleges.
Axtroid is an Indian technology company dedicated to advanced manufacturing and immersive technologies for education and industry. The company provides solutions in three-dimensional printing, three-dimensional scanning, Extended Reality, and related technologies, while actively promoting skill development, industry-academia collaboration, and innovation-driven learning.
The strategic alliance marks a major step toward bridging the gap between classroom learning and industrial requirements, with both organizations aiming to create a new generation of engineers equipped with cutting-edge technological expertise and practical industry knowledge.
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