HCLTech and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur sign MoU to advance deep tech innovation for Global Capability Centres.

Exam-focused facts from the 4 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

HCL Technologies (HCLTech) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur signed an MoU to convert research into real-world pilots and scalable solutions for Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
The collaboration focuses on advanced engineering and deep tech including AI, robotics and next-generation technologies.
The partnership enables GCCs to accelerate complex research, access niche skills without building internal labs and reduce time-to-market.
IIT Kanpur brings translational R&D expertise in AI, intelligent systems, robotics, cybersecurity and other next-generation technologies.
The MoU bridges academic research and enterprises to co-develop innovative technologies with measurable impact.