IIT Guwahati and Danfoss Collaborate to Drive Innovation in Sustainable Technologies
IIT Guwahati and Danfoss Industries Private Limited have signed an MoU at InvenTiv 2025 to foster innovation in sustainable technologies, strengthening their commitment to advancing green solutions.
IIT Guwahati and Danfoss Collaborate
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Danfoss Industries Private Limited during InvenTiv 2025, the Global Innovation Showcase hosted at IIT Madras. The signing took place in the esteemed presence of Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, Minister of State for Education and Minister of State for Development of the North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Government of India, alongside senior officials, academic leaders, and industry representatives.
The five-year MoU, with potential for renewal and expansion, aims to foster collaboration in emerging research areas, including digital transformation, advanced manufacturing, and smart infrastructure solutions. Signed by Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director of IIT Guwahati, and Mr. Ravichandran Purushothaman, Regional President of Danfoss Industries Private Limited, India, this partnership marks a significant milestone in strengthening academia-industry ties to drive innovation in sustainable technologies and advanced engineering solutions.
Establishment of Center of Excellence
A Center of Excellence (CoE) – Danfoss Solutions will be established at IIT Guwahati to serve as a hub for coordinating and streamlining collaborative projects under a unified research framework, fostering innovation and efficient project execution. This partnership will also create new opportunities for internships, collaborative research, and training programs for students across BTech, MTech, MS, and PhD programs at IIT Guwahati. Additionally, students will gain hands-on industrial exposure by working at Danfoss’s global facilities, with high-performing candidates eligible for Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs).
Additionally, IIT Guwahati, in collaboration with Danfoss, will establish a joint educational program with the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). This initiative will offer students international exposure, industry-aligned curricula, and opportunities for student and faculty exchanges, fostering cross-cultural learning and global research collaboration.
Speaking at the occasion, Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati, said, “This partnership with Danfoss is a step towards IIT Guwahati’s vision of fostering innovation through collaborative research and industry engagement. By combining cutting-edge research at IITG with Danfoss’s technological expertise, we aim to develop solutions addressing critical sustainability challenges while preparing future-ready talent.”
A comparison of the top-ranked IITs for their BTech programme based on components, such as ranking and tuition fee are tabulated below:
| IITs | NIRF Ranking 2022 | Total Tuition Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Guwahati | 7 | INR 8 lakh |
| IIT Roorkee | 6 | INR 8 lakh |
| IIT Kharagpur | 5 | INR 8 lakh |
NOTE: The mentioned tuition fee is taken from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative.
The table below compares the IIT Guwahati placement data 2024 with IIT Roorkee and other top IITs such as IIT Bombay and IIT Madras:
| IIT Name | Highest Package (2024) | Companies Visited (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Guwahati | INR 1.20 crore per annum (domestic) INR 2.40 crore per annum (international) |
246 |
| IIT Roorkee | INR 2.05 crore per annum* |
261* |
| IIT Bombay | N/A |
364 (offered jobs) |
| IIT Madras | INR 1.31 crore per annum | 480+ |
*The details are gathered from multiple media sources.
NOTE: The IIT Madras placement data for 2024 is unavailable, hence, the stats mentioned above are for 2023.
Speaking about the collaboration, Ravichandran Purushothaman, Regional President - Danfoss India, said, “We are excited to collaborate with IIT Guwahati, an institution known for its pioneering research and academic excellence. This partnership aligns with Danfoss’s commitment to driving sustainable innovation and nurturing a talent pool equipped to address global challenges in energy efficiency, water management, and climate technologies.”
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