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TUM expands collaboration with India in research, teaching, and innovation

TUM Global, News, TUM Mumbai |

Close exchange, new projects, and shared perspectives: In March, TUM further deepened its ties with India. Several high-level meetings and events in Hyderabad and Delhi focused on long-term cooperation in research, teaching, and innovation.
Warm reunion at the Indo-German Forum: Prof. Juliane Winkelmann and TUM Mumbai Liaison Officer Mohaa Vyas with Prof. Rabibrata Mukherjee, Dean of Research and Development at IIT Kharagpur. Image: DAAD

As part of a program by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Prof. Juliane Winkelmann, Senior Vice President for International Alliances and Alumni, and Philip Miessner, Director of the TUM Global and Alumni Office, traveled to India with other TUM representatives.

The goal of the trip was to strengthen existing partnerships, spark new initiatives for joint projects, and strategically expand cooperation with key partners.

Indo-German Forum: A platform for exchange and innovation

A central event was the Indo-German Forum: Research, Innovation, and Transfer, organized by the German Centre for Research and Innovation (DWIH) New Delhi. 

Around 60 high-ranking representatives from both countries came together to discuss the future of academic collaboration. Key topics included:

  • Expanding joint study programs (e.g. double degree programs)
  • Developing new exchange formats in research and teaching
  • Increasing mobility opportunities for students and researchers

TUM showcased successful initiatives such as international summer and winter schools and digital courses conducted with partner universities.

TUM G&A Director Philip Miessner (center) engaged in discussions with numerous colleagues during the events, including Prof. Dr. Oliver Entrop from the University of Passau and Susanne Gschnaidner from the University of Regensburg. Image: DAAD

Celebrating 100 years of DAAD: Reflecting on legacy, focusing on impact

During their stay in New Delhi, Philip Miessner and Prof. Winkelmann also attended the DAAD anniversary celebration – marking 100 years of DAAD and 65 years of the DAAD India office.

A highlight of the event was a panel discussion on "The Future of International Research Collaboration: Frameworks, Partnerships, and Impact," which included the presentation of the report India as a Strategic Partner.

Shaping the future: Cooperation in key technologies

During institutional visits, the TUM delegation held strategic discussions with representatives of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) and the Indo-German Science and Technology Center (IGSTC). The focus was on collaboration in forward-looking areas such as:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Quantum Technology
  • Battery Research
  • Sustainable Building and Smart Cities

The IGSTC also presented funding opportunities for Indo-German research projects.

India and TUM: A growing strategic partnership

India is one of TUM’s most important strategic partners. The goal is to further strengthen this collaboration. Faculty and researchers are encouraged to actively make use of existing funding opportunities such as mobility programs, cooperative projects, and delegation visits.

For inquiries about working with Indian partners, please contact TUM Mumbai Liaison Officer Mohaa Vyas.

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