Bengaluru, 14 July 2025: JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management – Thanjavur (NIFTEM–T) on 14 July 2025. The ceremony was held at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University)’s campus in Bengaluru in the presence of senior officials from both institutions.

The MoU marks the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at fostering academic exchange, collaborative research, and innovation in Food Technology and allied sciences. The agreement outlines a framework for faculty and student mobility, joint research projects, and the exchange of expertise, with the ultimate goal of advancing sustainable solutions to pressing challenges in the food sector.

Key areas of collaboration include:

• Exchange programmes for faculty and students to promote cross-institutional learning.
  
• Joint research initiatives focusing on food processing, safety, and sustainability.
  
• Organisation of academic workshops, seminars, and conferences for knowledge sharing.
  
• Development of innovative technologies and entrepreneurship models to support the food industry.

Commenting on the partnership, representatives from both institutions highlighted the importance of uniting resources and expertise to deliver meaningful outcomes. The collaboration is expected to generate innovative research, strengthen industry linkages, and provide enhanced opportunities for students and scholars.

The signing of this MoU reaffirms both institutions' commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and leadership in higher education. Upcoming initiatives under the agreement will include collaborative publications, industry-focused projects, and capacity-building programmes.