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MCA and IIT Madras Global Sign Strategic MoU

MCA is proud to announce the signing of an MoU with Office of Global Engagement, IIT Madras, formally unveiled during the inauguration ceremony of IITM Global held at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras on 2 January 2026, in the presence of the Chief Guest, Dr S. Jaishankar, Hon’ble External Affairs Minister of India.

Through this collaboration, MCA and IITM Global will jointly enable GCC-wide market access and soft-landing support for IITM deep-tech startups, facilitate technology transfer and commercialization, and drive applied research and industry partnerships across AI, robotics, sustainability, healthcare, and advanced materials. The partnership will also deliver executive education, workforce upskilling, and innovation-led advisory initiatives, further strengthening the India–GCC innovation corridor.

This announcement comes alongside IITM Global’s expanding international footprint, with campuses in Zanzibar and upcoming presences in Malaysia, the USA, and Dubai, and multiple MoUs announced to build a globally connected innovation ecosystem.