Mercedes-Benz R&D India Collaborated With IIT Delhi (Press Release) | V3Cars

Here’s what Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India have to say about the collaboration with IIT Delhi:

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) announced a collaboration on joint research programmes aimed at creating shared pathways for knowledge development. The partnership has been formalised through a five-year Master Research Agreement (MRA), reinforcing efforts to bring academia and industry closer through collaborative research initiatives.

The collaboration will focus on research areas aligned with the future of mobility and advanced engineering systems. Key areas include quantum technologies, future materials, neuromorphic engineering, and electric mobility—domains where fundamental research and applied engineering intersect to create opportunities for knowledge advancement and intellectual property development. These themes provide a clear framework for collaborative work that combines academic expertise with real-world engineering requirements.

Commenting on the partnership, Manu Saale, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, said:

 

“This year marks 140 years since the invention of the automobile, a chapter that reflects the beginning of Mercedes-Benz’s journey in shaping mobility. MBRDI is also celebrating a milestone as we mark 30 years of engineering excellence in India. We envision a future where academia and industry are systemically partnering to realise real-world challenges and provide meaningful breakthroughs. In that context, our collaboration with IIT Delhi is a significant leap for our legacy of innovation, helping us redefine mobility faster and better. Together, we aim to shape solutions that make a difference today and in the years ahead.”

Prof. Preeti Ranjan Panda, Dean of Corporate Relations at IIT Delhi, said:

 

“We are pleased to partner with MBRDI in this collaboration, which builds upon IIT Delhi's commitment to enable knowledge exchange and co-creation with industry partners. Through this initiative, the Institute seeks to advance high-quality research and generate impactful innovations that enable sustainable, affordable, and future-ready mobility. Our objective is to develop solutions that address India’s mobility challenges while establishing new benchmarks for global impact.”

As part of the initial phase of the collaboration, a research project focused on quantum sensors and battery systems will be launched under the leadership of Prof. Nirat Ray from IIT Delhi’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering, with Prof. Saurabh Saxena from the Centre for Applied Research and Technology jointly steering the research efforts. The initiative will bring together interdisciplinary researchers from IIT Delhi and engineering teams at MBRDI to accelerate innovation through joint research, prototype development, and real-world validation, with the aim of developing scalable, high-impact technology solutions.

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