IIT Kanpur And HCLTech Sign MoU To Drive Deep Tech Innovation For GCCs

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur have entered into a strategic MoU to jointly accelerate deep tech innovation for Global Capability Centers (GCCs). The collaboration aims to bridge academic research with enterprise needs, enabling GCCs to access advanced engineering, AI, robotics, and next-generation technologies without the need to build internal labs.  

By combining HCLTech’s comprehensive GCC solutions with IIT Kanpur’s strong research and startup ecosystem, the partnership will help enterprises convert complex research into scalable pilots and market-ready solutions. This initiative positions HCLTech as a trusted partner for GCCs, while reinforcing IIT Kanpur’s role in driving innovation through academia-industry collaboration.  

Key Highlights  

• HCLTech and IIT Kanpur sign MoU to advance deep tech innovation  
• Focus on AI, robotics, advanced engineering, and next-generation technologies  
• Partnership bridges academic research with enterprise needs for GCCs  
• Enables GCCs to accelerate innovation and access niche skills  
• Positions India as a hub for research-driven enterprise solutions  

Industry Insight  
Analysts highlight that the MoU reflects India’s growing importance in the GCC ecosystem, where multinational corporations increasingly rely on India for innovation and digital transformation. The collaboration is expected to strengthen India’s positioning as a global leader in deep tech, while offering enterprises faster market entry and competitive advantage.  

Sources: EquityBulls, HCLTech Press Release, CIO&Leader, The Economic Times