Japan’s Industrial City to Source Talent from IIT Hyderabad
Deccan ChronicleHYDERABAD: Japan’s industrial city Hamamatsu, where global automobile giants such as Suzuki Motor is headquartered and Honda Motor was founded, has tied up with IIT-Hyderabad to meet its requirements for skilled professionals in engineering. A memorandum of understanding was signed on Thursday to facilitate human resource exchanges, research collaborations, and create pathways for Indian talent to integrate into Hamamatsu’s innovation ecosystem. “We aim to strengthen industries while building a deeper cultural understanding between Japan and India,” said Hamamatsu Mayor Yusuke Nakano, who is visiting Hyderabad. For Indian students and researchers, the tie-up provides exposure to Japan’s advanced industrial ecosystems, while Japanese companies benefit from Indian expertise in engineering and technology.