Engaging with us

The IIT Kanpur-La Trobe University Research Academy looks forward to working with industry, utility, R&D and Government organizations through partnership in its Joint Doctoral Degree Program and research & development activities on various thematic areas relevant to the emerging Smart Cities concept. The Research Academy is open to discuss models of cooperation with organizations leading to joint development of a qualified workforce and Intellectual Property.

By collaborating with us, you will:

• Identify a solution to your business needs (through joint development of a research challenge)
• Receive access to intellectual property exclusivity without ambiguity
• Receive access to state-of-the-art laboratories and instrumentation facilities at both IIT Kanpur and La Trobe University
• Receive exclusive invitations to theme-based workshops/seminars/conferences at the Research Academy
• Have a pipeline of identifiable talent through the IIT Kanpur-La Trobe University Joint Doctoral Degree Program as prospective employees
• Have access to extensive networks in government and industries in both countries

Ways of Engagement:

• Doctoral degree driven research and development
• Collaborative research and co-location of R&D resources in the Research Academy
• Support and incubation of start-up companies or establish company spin-offs
• Sponsoring Ph.D. students

Research Links & Services

The Research Academy employs an innovative, multidisciplinary approach to R & D and aims to develop a tailored approach with each industry and government partner to effectively meet individual research needs

We offer a range of services including:

• Access to bright students from both the institutions, who are capable of undertaking research that focuses on your business needs
• LCollaborative research
• Consultancy
• Joint ventures
• Support and incubation of start-up companies or established company spin-offs
• Outsourced research and development (contract/sub-contract)
• Research training that can be provided on a cohort exchange or contract basis