SAP Labs India extends collaboration with PSGiTech to deepen industry research

SAP Labs India and PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research (PSGiTech) Coimbatore have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for two years. The renewal aims to continue to provide students with industry exposure, undertake collaborative research projects, and develop thought-leadership focused on SAP technologies.  Academia collaborations are key to SAP Labs India’s commitment to fostering an innovation mindset among students. By partnering with top educational institutes in India, SAP Labs India continues to explore research engagements on industry-relevant topics, driving progress and innovation.
This collaboration is set to engage students from PSGiTech through various initiatives, including hackathons based on challenge statements and relevant emerging topics. Additionally, SAP Labs India will conduct knowledge-sharing sessions through Research Engagement and Collaboration Hub (REACH by SAP Labs India) to empower faculty and students with expertise in SAP and related technologies. 
Sindhu Gangadharan, MD, SAP Labs India, and Vice Chairperson, NASSCOM, emphasized the significance of this collaboration, “At SAP, we believe that innovation is the cornerstone of progress. 
Partnering with academic institutions like PSGiTech allows us to tap into a rich pool of talent and fresh ideas, driving technological advancements that can shape the future. 
Dr N Saravanakumar, Principal-PSGiTech added “the ongoing association between PSGiTech and SAP Labs India is more than a partnership; it’s a shared vision that recognizes the power of collaboration between academia and industry. By combining SAP Labs India’s industry knowledge and technical acumen with PSGiTech’s academic excellence, we are setting new standards for industry-academia partnerships.''