A major milestone was achieved as TEXMiN Foundation, the Technology Innovation Hub at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UiT – The Arctic University of Norway under the SEER Project, funded by the UTFORSK Programme of the Government of Norway.
The MoU will foster collaborative research, innovation, technology development, entrepreneurship, capacity building, and mobility of students, faculty members, and researchers. The partnership will focus on sustainable mining, critical minerals, advanced technologies, innovation ecosystems, and Arctic-region research.
The high-level engagement involving Prof. Sukumar Mishra, Director, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Prof. Dheeraj Kumar, Deputy Director, and senior representatives from UiT also outlined a roadmap for joint academic courses, collaborative research projects, faculty exchanges, and enhanced internationalization initiatives.
A key highlight was the implementation of IC3 activities and mobility opportunities for 32 students under the SEER Project, creating valuable avenues for international exposure and interdisciplinary learning.
The two institutions also explored the possibility of launching Joint Master’s and Joint Doctoral programmes, further strengthening academic cooperation and global research engagement.
This partnership reinforces IIT (ISM) Dhanbad’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation-driven research, and meaningful global collaboration.