IISc arm to built centre of excellence for mobility solutions with ARAI

The Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) focused on mobility innovation. The centre will conduct research development, technology innovation, testing, validation, and engineering services in the mobility space.

“This CoE will emphasise on safety, sustainability, and reliability, leveraging mutual human capital, intellectual property, and cutting-edge infrastructure.Under the MoU, FSID; ARAI will jointly identify and onboard key industry partners to co-create mobility products, promoting investment in cohort-based development,” FSID said.

ARAI director Reji Mathai said, “The support from the Ministry of Heavy Industries has enabled ARAI to expand its portfolio and facilities to enhance our expertise for serving the automotive industry.” He added that ARAI has been fundamental in innovating technologies for sustainable mobility like Concept Demo of Over-Head Automated Charging Device, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Powertrain. “We are thrilled to showcase these technologies and drive conversations for greener tomorrow,” Mathai said.

The MoU was signed at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 in the presence of HD Kumaraswamy, Union Minister of Heavy Industries.

FSID director B Gurumoorthy said, “We are immensely excited about this MoU, by leveraging IISc’s world-class facilities, R&D expertise, and a robust network of strategic partners across India, we aim to drive innovation, sustainability, and safer mobility solutions.”