UST, a number one AI and expertise transformation options firm, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with iHUB DivyaSampark, the expertise innovation hub at IIT Roorkee and a joint initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, to speed up the event in engineering R&D and deep‑tech innovation.
By combining UST’s experience in embedded {hardware}, firmware engineering, cloud platforms, and AI/ML and information science with iHUB DivyaSampark’s robust analysis, innovation, and startup ecosystem, the partnership goals to create scalable, high-impact options.
As a part of the collaboration, each organizations will collectively work on next-generation applied sciences and options throughout important domains, together with cyber-physical programs, superior digital engineering, and AI-driven functions. The partnership may also allow the event of personalized options designed to meet operational and on-ground necessities for shoppers in India. Additionally, the collaboration will facilitate joint analysis and growth, expertise switch, and commercialization of options to drive real-world influence.
Speaking on the partnership, Alexander Varghese, President, UST, mentioned, “This collaboration represents a pivotal step in advancing engineering R&D and deep-tech innovation in India. By combining UST’s deep engineering expertise and AI-led capabilities with iHUB’s strong research foundation, we are creating a powerful platform to co-develop solutions that address complex, real-world challenges. Together, we aim to accelerate innovation and deliver scalable, high-impact solutions that drive meaningful and lasting change.”
Manish Anand, Chief Executive Officer, iHUB-IIT Roorkee, added, “We are pleased to partner with UST in a collaboration that brings together academia, research, and industry to address critical challenges in the business. Leveraging iHUB DivyaSampark’s focus on cyber-physical systems and innovation, along with UST’s global technology expertise, this partnership will enable the development of advanced, application-oriented solutions. We believe this collaboration will play a key role in strengthening India’s technology ecosystem while fostering innovation and capability development.”
This collaboration underscores UST’s dedication to driving innovation by means of strategic partnerships that bridge academia, analysis, and trade. Prior to this, UST has signed MoUs in the previous with notable establishments, particularly BITS Pilani, IIT Madras, Western Sydney University, and T-Works. By leveraging its international experience in digital engineering and AI, UST continues to play a key position in advancing next-generation options that handle advanced, real-world challenges throughout important sectors.
The MoU was formally exchanged at UST Thiruvananthapuram campus between Manish Anand, CEO, iHUB-IIT Roorkee, and Dileep Sivan Pillai, Vice President & Head of India Business, UST, in the presence of senior leaders from each organizations. Wg Cdr MS Mathew, Advisor, iHUB, represented IIT Roorkee, whereas Varghese Cherian, Head, Technology Services; Ashok G. Nair, Sr. Director & Head, UST Innovation Labs; Bhavesh Sasirajan, Head of Partnerships & Alliances – US & APAC; Nikitha Nath Bahadur, Strategic Partnerships & Program Management; Vigil Nair, Director, Workplace Management, and Roshni Das, Senior Lead – PR & Marketing – Kerala; Ramesh Ramakrishnan, Lead – Product Engineering; Abhilash Krishnan, Delivery Manager – Engineering Solutions; Anoop Nair, Delivery Manager – Engineering; from UST, attended the MoU trade ceremony.