Tamil Nadu Technology Hub signs accord with Rutgers | Chennai News – Times of India

CHENNAI: The New Jersey-India Commission, in conjunction with Choose New Jersey, on Thursday facilitated the signing of an agreement between Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, and Tamil Nadu Technology (iTNT) Hub.
“The agreement will foster innovation in the deep technology sector and create collaboration opportunities for both institutions, including research and development, academic research, and startup entrepreneurship,” said an official statement.
The agreement will be led by Rutgers Global, the university-wide unit of Rutgers University committed to leading, developing, and promoting international initiatives and education, and iTNT Hub leaders who will develop programming and initiatives to support deep technology research between the institutions.
“This partnership exemplifies Rutgers University’s commitment to global engagement and innovation,” said Antonio M. Calcado, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
The iTNT Hub aims at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the deep-tech ecosystem, serving as a launchpad for startups and a catalyst for technological breakthroughs. With a focus on fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum computing, and advanced materials, the Hub supports the commercialization of research and the development of solutions with global impact.
“I am excited to see New Jersey’s world-class academic institutions and business partner with Tamil Nadu and iTNT to foster innovation between U.S. and India,” said United States Consul General in Chennai Chris Hodges.
“New Jersey is home to an advanced technology infrastructure and top-ranked research institutions equipped to support research in sectors that will define the future of how we live, work, and play,” said Wesley Mathews, president and CEO of Choose New Jersey and Chair of the New Jersey-India Commission.