Tech Mahindra and the University of Auckland Strengthen Collaboration to Boost Industry-Academia Innovation

PUNE, IndiaandAUCKLAND, New Zealand,May 8, 2025/PRNewswire/ --Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced an expanded collaboration with the University ofAuckland(UoA) through an internship program to boost industry and academia innovation. The agreement was formalized through a Letter of Intent (LoI) signed byHarshvendra Soin, President ofAsia Pacificand Japan Business at Tech Mahindra, andProfessorDawn Freshwater, Vice-Chancellor of the University ofAuckland. The signing took place in the presence ofThe Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister ofNew Zealand, during his recent visit toNew Delhi.

The collaboration extends the initial agreement based on theMemorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed inSeptember 2024between Tech Mahindra and UoA. It is part of the University ofAuckland'songoing efforts at the New Zealand Centre in IIT Delhi and includes participation from all eight universities inNew Zealand. This collaboration exemplifies Tech Mahindra's commitment to nurturing global talent and setting new standards for association between industry and academia. The internship program, which will commence in the second half of 2025, will offer students fromNew Zealanduniversities hands-on experience with emerging technologies, includingartificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), andquantum computing, thus enhancing their employability and fostering technological innovation.

Harshvendra Soin, President -Asia Pacificand Japan Business, Tech Mahindra,said,"We recognize the vital role of bridging academia and industry as a catalyst for innovation and cultivating a future-ready workforce in the digital era. By fortifying technology ecosystems in bothNew ZealandandIndia, we are establishing a solid foundation for sustained innovation, economic progress, and collaboration. This effort has the potential to transform industries worldwide. Our continued collaboration with UoA is a significant step in this direction." 

The collaboration further aims to accelerate research and innovation across various industries, including banking, healthcare, financial services, insurance, and government. It will focus on emerging technologies in AI and ML, such as spiking neural networks and 1-bit large language models (LLMs), while also enhancing quantum security through post-quantum cryptography. These innovations will have significant applications in healthcare, particularly in drug discovery and the development of personalized digital biomarkers.

ProfessorDawn Freshwater, The University ofAuckland'sVice-Chancellor,said, "The University is delighted to be partnering with Tech Mahindra on this new initiative, which not only provides exciting internship opportunities forNew Zealanduniversity students but, equally importantly, exemplifies the dynamism of the emergingIndia-New Zealandrelationship in the areas of research and innovation."

The extended collaboration marks a significant milestone in strengthening Tech Mahindra's presence inNew Zealand, reinforcing its commitment to skilling, and creating growth opportunities in theIndia-New Zealandcorridor.

For more information on Tech Mahindra, please contact: media.relations@techmahindra.com 

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