Mercedes-Benz R&D India and IIT Delhi Signs Innovation Pact On Quantum Technologies
The collaboration will focus on quantum technologies, future materials, neuromorphic engineering, and electric mobility, aiming to bridge fundamental research with real-world applications.
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Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) has signed a five-year Master Research Agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi to advance frontier engineering and mobility technologies.
The collaboration will focus on quantum technologies, future materials, neuromorphic engineering, and electric mobility, aiming to bridge fundamental research with real-world applications.
“This year marks 140 years since the invention of the automobile, a chapter that reflects the beginning of Mercedes‑Benz’s journey in shaping mobility. MBRDI is also celebrating a milestone as we mark 30 years of engineering excellence in India. We envision a future where academia and industry are systemically partnering to realise real-world challenges and provide meaningful breakthroughs. In that context, our collaboration with IIT Delhi is a significant leap for our legacy of innovation, helping us redefine mobility faster and better. Together, we aim to shape solutions that make a difference today and in the years ahead,” said Manu Saale, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India.
We are pleased to partner with MBRDI in this collaboration, which builds upon IIT Delhi’s commitment to enable knowledge exchange and co-creation with industry partners. Through this initiative, the Institute seeks to advance high-quality research and generate impactful innovations that enable sustainable, affordable, and future-ready mobility. Our objective is to develop solutions that address India’s mobility challenges while establishing new benchmarks for global impact,” said Preeti Ranjan Panda, Dean of Corporate Relations at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.
As part of the initial phase of this collaboration, a research project in the areas of quantum sensors and battery systems is being launched. The initiative will bring together interdisciplinary researchers from IIT Delhi and engineering teams at MBRDI to accelerate innovation through joint research, prototype development, and real-world validation, with the goal of creating scalable, high-impact technology solutions.
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) has signed a five-year Master Research Agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi to advance frontier engineering and mobility technologies.
The collaboration will focus on quantum technologies, future materials, neuromorphic engineering, and electric mobility, aiming to bridge fundamental research with real-world applications.
“This year marks 140 years since the invention of the automobile, a chapter that reflects the beginning of Mercedes‑Benz’s journey in shaping mobility. MBRDI is also celebrating a milestone as we mark 30 years of engineering excellence in India. We envision a future where academia and industry are systemically partnering to realise real-world challenges and provide meaningful breakthroughs. In that context, our collaboration with IIT Delhi is a significant leap for our legacy of innovation, helping us redefine mobility faster and better. Together, we aim to shape solutions that make a difference today and in the years ahead,” said Manu Saale, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India.
