VIT Chennai inks MoU on technology training with Malaysian state-owned firm
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Chennai has signed an agreement with Malaysia's Penang STEM to collaborate on professional training in AI and cybersecurity. The partnership aims to leverage Penang's status as a semiconductor hub while fostering innovation through cross-border educational exchanges.
Why it matters
This collaboration reflects the growing importance of international academic-industry partnerships in addressing the global demand for specialized technology skills.
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai, and Penang STEM Sdn. Bhd., a state-owned company of the Government of Penang, Malaysia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on professional training, capacity building, and technology cooperation in emerging fields, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cyber Security. The MoU was signed at the Chennai AI summit 2026 that was hosted at VIT, Chennai.
Under the agreement, VIT Chennai will design and deliver training programmes for employees nominated by the Penang state government. Officials and employees nominated by the Penang State government will visit VIT Chennai to undergo training and faculty from VIT Chennai will visit Penang to train employees there.
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