Archive · 3 Jan 2026
IIT Madras Launches Global Initiative
IIT Madras has started a new project called IITM Global.
The goal is to make IIT Madras a university with campuses and research centers in other countries.
The Indian government official, S Jaishankar, helped launch this project.
They have already made agreements with many institutions in places like the USA, UK, Germany, Dubai, and Asia-Pacific.
The project will focus on taking Indian technology to other countries, working on global problems, helping Indian startups find business opportunities abroad, and attracting foreign investments.
They will start in five locations and plan to expand based on success.
This project aims to make it easier for researchers, startups, and companies to work together globally.
IIT Madras launched IITM Global to expand its global presence with campuses and research abroad.
Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched the initiative, highlighting its impact on foreign policy.
The initiative has signed 16 MoUs with institutions in the USA, UK, Germany, Dubai, Asia-Pacific, and under the India-for-Global initiative.
IITM Global focuses on technology transfer, joint development, startup opportunities, and foreign investments.
The project will initially establish a presence in the USA, Dubai, Malaysia, and Germany, with plans to expand based on success.
- Who
- IIT Madras, Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
- What
- Launch of IITM Global initiative to expand global presence
- When
- January 2, 2024
- Where
- Chennai, India
- Why
- To drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and societal impact through international collaborations
- Initiative Name
- IITM Global
- Launched By
- S Jaishankar
- Focus Areas
- Research, Innovation, Startups, Academic Collaborations
- Initial Locations
- USA, Dubai, Malaysia, Germany
- MoUs Signed
- 16 (USA, UK, Germany, Dubai, Asia-Pacific, India-for-Global)
- Core Focus
- Technology Transfer, Joint Development, Startup Opportunities, Foreign Investments
- Framework Type
- Dynamic 'Plug-and-Play'
