SKF and Amrita University Forge Strategic Alliance for Next-Gen R&D

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Source: SKF ISEA

November 2025 : SKF, a leading global technology provider, has announced a significant collaboration with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University to bolster the future of Research & Technology excellence in India. The two institutions have formalized their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The collaboration, which strengthens the critical synergy between academia and industry, was formalized in a signing ceremony. Key signatories included Mr. Sanoj Somasundaran, Director - Technology Development, ISEA, SKF, and Cmde R. Ravishankar R, Addl. Director - Corporate & Industry Relations, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Chennai, in the presence of Mr. Arnoud Reininga, Global Head - Research & Technology, SKF.

This strategic alliance is set to focus on cutting-edge research and the development of advanced technology. The overarching goal is to foster an ecosystem where academic innovation directly translates into impactful industrial applications.

The collaboration is specifically designed to address future industrial challenges by preparing next-generation solutions. By leveraging Amrita University's strong academic and research capabilities with SKF's global engineering expertise, the partnership aims to create tangible, real-world value.

This MoU marks a pivotal step for both SKF and Amrita University, reinforcing their shared commitment to technological advancement and preparing a talent pool equipped with future-ready skills to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global industrial landscape.