Jaishankar launches IIT-Madras Global, move to make institute a multinational university
National 02 Jan, 2026

Jaishankar launches IIT-Madras Global, move to make institute a multinational university

Business To Business, Chennai, 02 January, 2026: Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated an initiative designed to establish the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras) as the first multinational IIT in the world, featuring campuses, research facilities, and startups located overseas.
 
This initiative, named IITM Global, is grounded in the institute's exceptional faculty, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and robust connections with industry, aiming to foster innovation and entrepreneurship with a distinct emphasis on societal impact.
 
Through this initiative, IIT Madras also aims to enhance its global footprint by facilitating international research, promoting innovation, engaging with startups, and fostering academic partnerships.

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