Bengaluru, 23 October 2026: The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-Bangalore) and AGH University of Krakow, Poland, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for academic and research collaboration. The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister of Poland, Mr Donald Tusk, and the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri D. K. Shivakumar.
The MoU was signed by Prof. Debabrata Das, Director of IIIT-Bangalore, and Mr Rao Maddukuri, Senior Advisor at AGH University of Krakow, Poland.
The MoU will promote collaboration in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Technologies and other emerging technologies. It will cover joint research activities, the development of joint academic programmes and the exchange of academic materials made available by both institutions. It also provides for academic mobility for faculty members and students through international partnerships.
Other areas of cooperation include joint seminars, symposia, educational conferences, career guidance and promotional-information events in both online and offline formats. The agreement also outlines participation in winter and summer schools, creating opportunities for academic interaction between the two institutions.
Commenting on the collaboration, Prof. Debabrata Das, Director, IIIT-Bangalore, said, “International academic partnerships are important for expanding research opportunities and bringing diverse perspectives into higher education. Through this MoU with AGH University of Krakow, we aim to create opportunities for collaborative research and academic engagement, while enabling faculty members and students to learn from each other’s expertise and experiences.”
Mr. Rao Maddukuri, Senior Advisor, AGH University of Krakow, said, “The partnership between AGH University of Krakow and IIIT-Bangalore offers a platform to strengthen academic connections between Poland and India. By facilitating joint academic initiatives, seminars, conferences and exchanges, the two institutions can build closer ties between their academic communities and explore opportunities for long-term cooperation.”
The MoU established a basis for the two institutions to identify and develop collaborative activities in areas of mutual interest. Through academic engagement and knowledge exchange, the partnership sought to strengthen institutional ties and create opportunities for cooperation between the academic communities of India and Poland.
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