Nothing Partners with IIT Roorkee & IISc
London-based consumer technology brand Nothing has signed strategic memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with IIT Roorkee and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to boost India’s deep-tech innovation ecosystem .
The agreements were formalized during the Bharat Innovates 2026 event in Nice, France, a global platform organized by India’s Ministry of Education to showcase the country’s deep-technology startups to international investors, corporations, and policymakers .
🤝 Partnership Highlights
IIT Roorkee Collaboration
| Focus Area | Details |
|---|---|
| Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing | Entrepreneurship, deep-tech innovation, product engineering, and electronic design |
| Student Engagement | Guest lectures, industry case studies, and knowledge-sharing sessions |
| Industrial Design Challenge | Hands-on exposure to consumer technology design and innovation |
IISc-FSID Collaboration
| Focus Area | Details |
|---|---|
| Startup Support | Mentorship, networking, and programmes for incubated deep-tech startups |
| Commercial Opportunities | Exploration of pilot and commercial collaborations |
| Industry Exposure | Training, guest lectures, and potential visits to Nothing’s facilities |
💬 Key Voices
“India’s next wave of innovation will emerge from stronger collaboration between academia, entrepreneurs, and industry.” — Akis Evangelidis, Co-founder and India President, Nothing
“We are delighted to partner with Nothing to foster deeper interactions with industry for our startups, which will benefit enormously from the mentorship, networking, and training opportunities planned under this collaboration.” — Prof. Govindan Rangarajan, Director, IISc
“By combining IIT Roorkee’s research ecosystem with Nothing’s global product development expertise, we aim to create new opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-led impact.” — Prof. K.K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee
🌍 The Bigger Picture
The partnerships are designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry by connecting academic research with global product-building expertise . Both MoUs aim to accelerate research commercialisation, strengthen India’s innovation pipeline, and align with broader national efforts to position India as a global hub for deep-tech innovation and talent development .
The agreements were signed in the presence of senior dignitaries including Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay Kumar Sood, and Harish Salve, Chairman of the Board of Governors at IIT Roorkee .
Summerize :
📱 Nothing Partners with IIT Roorkee & IISc
Consumer tech brand Nothing has signed MoUs with premier institutes IIT Roorkee and IISc to accelerate deep-tech research and startup innovation.
💡 This collaboration aims to:
- Foster academic-industry partnerships in advanced technologies
- Support deeptech startups with mentorship and R&D infrastructure
- Strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem by bridging consumer tech with cutting-edge science
📊 By working with leading institutes, Nothing is positioning itself at the intersection of consumer technology and deeptech innovation, creating opportunities for entrepreneurship and global competitiveness.
🚀 This move reflects a growing trend where tech brands collaborate with universities to accelerate research commercialization and nurture the next wave of startup talent.
