GNDU signs two MoUs to boost research, entrepreneurship

Tribune News Service

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Amritsar, March 12

Recognising the mutual benefits to be gained through a cooperative programme promoting scholarly activities and international understanding, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) on Friday signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with two different organisations to enhance research and promote entrepreneurial culture.

The first MoU was signed with Aarhus University in Denmark and CTIF Global Capsule (CGC), developing research activities at the international level, for collaboration in academics, research and faculty development. This MoU was signed by GNDU Vice-Chancellor Prof Jaspal Singh Sandhu and president professor Ramjee Prasad of Aarhus University in Denmark. He is a technologist and holder of a Danish knighthood whose role includes the building of bridges between scientific research and the business world.

The second MoU was signed with with ‘Indigram Labs Foundation’ to operationalise Technology- based Entrepreneurship Development Programme (TEDP).The collaboration between GNDU and ILF can be leveraged to facilitate linkage opportunities for innovations and start-ups. The partnership will also serve as a platform for cross learning, sharing knowledge, best practices on innovation, and start-up eco-system development. It will also allow technology-based universities and institutes to undertake collaborative research and development in areas like agri-tech, agriculture, agri-business, etc. “This is an important collaboration between the two incubators as this will help agri-business focused start-ups and to learn international business,” said Manisha Acharya, CEO, ILF. Through this MoU, start-ups will get to know about the entrepreneurial university model and practices in different sectors like food technology, agriculture, etc.

The GNDU Vice-Chancellor said, “Today marks nothing less than the beginning of a new era of cooperation for our university and Punjab. By teaming up, our university is creating a unique alliance and leading the way in shaping the future of various research partnerships. I am happy to look forward to continuing our dialogue in the regard. The initiative will further cement our university’s position as one of the world’s premier locations for research and innovation.”