Mumbai, Aug. 13 -- In a move that underscores the growing synergy between the Indian academic institutions and global industry leaders, the Rolls-Royce and Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster knowledge exchange, drive innovation and together develop future-ready engineering talent.

Under the MoU, Rolls-Royce will provide internship opportunities to IIT-Bombay students at its defence engineering centre in Bengaluru, where they will gain exposure to advanced tech development in modern day real-world industrial settings.

The MOU was signed by Prof. Sachin C Patwardhan, Dean, R&D, IIT Bombay and G S Selwyn, Executive Vice President, Rolls-Royce India, in the presence of Alex ...