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University of Melbourne emerging tech center to come up in Tiruvallur
The agreement builds on a letter of intent signed earlier this year, deepening Australia-India collaboration in research, innovation and skills development.
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Bhavana P - Thu, 02, Jul 2026
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V. Karthikeyan, chairman & managing director, TIDCO and Prof. Muthupandian Ashokkumar, deputy pro vice chancellor international, University of Melbourne, Australia exchange the signed Memorandum of Understanding in the presence of Ms. Silai Zaki, Hon'ble Consul-General of Australia in Chennai and officials from both organisations. / TIDCO
The University of Melbourne Centre for Emerging Technologies is set to be established at the Tamil Nadu Knowledge City in Thiruvallur, the university announced.
The move follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding on July 2 between the University of Melbourne and the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO).
The new center will house a dedicated 20,000-square-foot research and teaching facility within the knowledge city's plug-and-play knowledge tower. It will focus on research, education and workforce development in quantum computing and agricultural technology.
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The partnership will support basic, applied and translational research in collaboration with industry partners. It will also focus on industry-aligned curriculum development, workforce skilling, certification programs, joint research and development projects, prototyping and pilot testing.
In addition, the center will facilitate industry-academia collaboration through exchange programs, technical workshops and dual-certification courses.
University of Melbourne deputy vice-chancellor (global, culture and engagement) Michael Wesley said the agreement establishes a strong foundation for deeper collaboration with TIDCO.
“By collaborating in quantum computing and agri-tech within Tamil Nadu's vibrant industrial ecosystem, we hope to contribute to practical solutions, create new opportunities and help build a stronger future for people in India and Australia,”Wesley said.
TIDCO chairman and managing director D. Karthikeyan said the partnership would help position Tamil Nadu as a global destination for research and development in quantum computing and agri-tech.
“By partnering with the University of Melbourne, we are positioning Tamil Nadu as a preferred global destination for Quantum Computing and Agri Tech research and development. Together, we will nurture talent, generate cutting edge solutions and create meaningful economic opportunities for our region,” Karthikeyan said.
The memorandum builds on a letter of intent signed by the two organizations earlier this year, further advancing academic, research and industry collaboration between Australia and India. The partners said the initiative is expected to strengthen innovation, promote knowledge exchange and support the development of a skilled workforce in emerging technologies.
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