"KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, has been the winner of the 'Platinum Category - Private Institutions' award in the 1st 'CII Industry-Academia Partnership Awards 2024'.
To recognise organizations for excellence in R&D and innovation through Industry-Academia Partnerships, the Confederation of Indian Industry has given the award in gold, diamond, and platinum categories at the 'CII Annual Summit on Technology, Intellectual Property, and Industry-Academia Partnerships', held in New Delhi on December 12.
Dr D Saravanan, Principal, KPRIET, stated, "An institute should collaborate with the industries to enhance R&D activities and support student career development. This award proves that KPRIET is an industry-driven institute. We are happy about it."
Dr R Kiruba Shankar, Director - Industry Institute Partnership, KPRIET, said, "This award has been given to our institute after assessing 30 parameters. It recognizes the collective efforts of our faculty, staff, and students in building strong industry connections."