IIT Bombay Signs MoU with MiPhi Semiconductors to Advance AI-Driven Drone Technologies

IIT Bombay has signed an MoU with MiPhi Semiconductors to collaborate on advancing AI-driven drone technologies and foster innovation in autonomous aerial systems.

IIT Bombay Signs MoU with MiPhi Semiconductors

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MiPhi Semiconductors Private Limited to accelerate research, development, and commercialisation of AI-powered hardware and software solutions, with a strong emphasis on advancing innovation in AI-powered drone technology. Under this academic-industry collaboration, MiPhi and IIT Bombay will work together to develop next-generation AI solutions, creating a first-of-its-kind platform for innovation that leverages IIT Bombay’s academic excellence and MiPhi’s cutting-edge proprietary AI technologies.

Commenting on the announcement, Prasad Balakrishnan, CEO of MiPhi, said, “This partnership not only reinforces our focus on innovating AI-powered solutions but also marks a significant milestone in our journey to bridge the gap between academia and key industries. By bringing MiPhi’s cutting-edge solutions and expertise together with IIT Bombay’s research strength, we are enabling a new wave of scalable, sustainable, and intelligent solutions.”

Speaking on the partnership Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan from, IIT Bombay said “This collaboration reflects IIT Bombay’s commitment to translational AI research with real-world impact including security and defense applications. By aligning our strengths in edge AI and autonomous systems with MiPhi’s advanced hardware capabilities, we also aim to accelerate the goals of advancing indigenous, intelligent aerial solutions for public good.”

Aligned with India’s Make in India and Digital India initiatives, this MoU highlights the critical role of collaborative ecosystems in advancing the nation’s AI ambitions particularly in high-impact areas such as drone technology, smart mobility, and autonomous systems. Through this partnership, MiPhi and IIT Bombay aim to deliver impactful technological innovations that will drive India’s next wave of AI-led growth and strengthen its position on the global technology landscape.

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