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Aptech-MSU partnership partnership commits to training over sion of the event, Prof. Sukumar
700 students annually, equipping Mishra, Director of IIT (ISM) Dhan-
Mumbai, april 23. Aptech Ltd, a pio- them with the skills, confidence and bad, said: “IInvenTiv 2026 reflected
neer in global vocational training and readiness that employers actively look the growing strength and maturity of
learning solutions, signed an MoU for and traditional academic curricula India’s research and innovation eco-
with Medhavi Skills University (MSU), rarely cover. system. The scale of participation and
Sikkim. This initiative aims to create The 75-hour Employability Skills the quality of innovations showcased
structured, long-term frameworks for program under this MoU is designed here demonstrate how academic insti-
skill development, vocational train- to build students’ capabilities in core tutions are increasingly contributing
ing, and degree-linked programs, to areas including effective communica- to solving real-world challenges while
be delivered through project-specific tion, interview preparedness, resume driving India’s technological self-reli-
engagements across India. writing, workplace etiquette, critical ance. Collaborations forged during the
Under this joint initiative, Aptech thinking, and team dynamics. event will play a crucial role in acceler-
will be the preferred Training and “This partnership gives our stu- ating the translation of research into
Implementation Partner for all jointly dents access to a structured, out- impactful solutions.”
undertaken projects. MSU will be the come-driven framework that directly Added Parthasarathi Das, Dean
certification authority, ensuring train- addresses the employability gap. The (R&D) and Convenor of IInvenTiv
ing alignment with frameworks such program will be a meaningful addition 2026: “The success of IInvenTiv is
as the National Skills Qualifications to their academic journey,” said Dr. demonstrated by its ability to attract
Framework (NSQF) and National Rajib Mukhapadhyay, Co-Founder academia, industry, and investors on a
Higher Education Qualifications & Trustee of Le Rythme, speaking on common platform. The MoUs signed,
Framework (NHEQF). Moreover, the occasion. the startup engagements, and strong
Medhavi Foundation will support the “Institutions like Le Rythme are participation from venture capitalists
implementation of CSR-funded initia- critical to how employability skills highlight the increasing momentum
tives under the partnership. actually reach students. This MoU towards building a robust national
Comments Neeraj Malik, Direc- reflects our commitment to building innovation-to-commercialisation p-
tor and Chief Business Officer of Ap- bridges where the need is real and the ipeline. Such platforms are essential
tech: “By combining Aptech’s strength intent is clear,” added Sunil Dahiya, for nurturing ideas and transforming
in large-scale training delivery with Executive Vice President, Wadhwani them into scalable technologies and
MSU’s academic authority and certi- Foundation. enterprises.”
fication framework, we intend to cre-
ate industry-aligned programs that IInvenTiv 2026 CBU-BML Munjal MoU
enhance employability and enable
seamless academic progression for Dhanbad, april 15. IInvenTiv 2026 — Gurugram, april 30. Cape Breton Uni-
learners. The partnership is well-po- the fourth edition of IInvenTiv the versity (CBU), Canada and the School
sitioned to support government, CSR, flagship R&D fair of the Ministry of of Engineering and Technology of
and institutional skilling initiatives at Education, Government of India, BML Munjal University, Gurugram
scale.” concluded at the IIT (Indian School signed an MoU to build a “knowledge
“By working closely with Aptech, of Mines), Dhanbad. bridge” for cross-border learning, re-
we will deliver industry-aligned pro- Launched in 2022, IInvenTiv 2026 search, and skills development. The
grammes, expand access to quality recorded its highest-ever participa- MoU establishes a framework for
skilling, and enable learners to build tion with 190 innovations and start- collaboration in the areas of student
meaningful, future-ready careers,” ups showcased — 110 from IITs, 23 and faculty exchange, joint research
added Pravesh Dudani, Founder- from NITs, one from IISER, and 11 initiatives, academic knowledge shar-
Chancellor of MSU. from other technology institutions. ing, symposia, and scientific forums.
The event also featured participation “This MoU is an important cor-
Wadhwani-Le Rythme MoU of 45 technology startups, 55 startup nerstone of CBU’s efforts to expand
its global engagement strategy. By
founders, 200 student innovators,
New delhi, april 21. Wadhwani 20 venture capital firms, 60 industry partnering with BML Munjal, we
Foundation and the Delhi-based leaders, and 100 industry executives. aim to create meaningful academic
Le Rythme Trust signed an MoU to Academic participation included 106 exchanges and research opportuni-
jointly deliver an Employability Skills faculty members and 35-40 deans ties that enrich learning experiences
program to transform placement out- and institutional representatives from and drive innovation,” said David C.
comes for students in vocational and across the country. Dingwall, President and Vice Chan-
skill-based learning institutions. The Speaking after successful conclu- cellor of CBU.

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