IIIT-Bangalore, Poland’s AGH University sign MoU for academic, research collaboration

Bengaluru: The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-Bangalore) and AGH University of Krakow, Poland, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in academic and research activities, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technologies and other emerging technologies.

The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar. It was signed by Debabrata Das, director, IIIT-Bangalore, and Rao Maddukuri, senior advisor, AGH University of Krakow, said IIIT-Bangalore in a press release.

The agreement covers joint research activities, development of academic programmes, exchange of academic materials and mobility opportunities for faculty members and students.


The two institutions will also explore cooperation through seminars, symposia, educational conferences, career guidance programmes and promotional events in online and offline formats.

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The MoU provides for participation in winter and summer schools to facilitate academic exchanges, said the statement.

Das said that international academic partnerships were important for expanding research opportunities and bringing diverse perspectives into higher education.

“Through this MoU with AGH University of Krakow, we aim to create opportunities for collaborative research and academic engagement, while enabling faculty members and students to learn from each other’s expertise and experiences,” he said.

Maddukuri said that the partnership would help strengthen academic connections between Poland and India.

“By facilitating joint academic initiatives, seminars, conferences and exchanges, the two institutions can build closer ties between their academic communities and explore opportunities for long-term cooperation,” he said.