The Hyundai Motor Group has announced the expansion of its Center of Excellence (Hyundai CoE) network in India, solidifying its commitment to fostering local talent and developing India-specific mobility solutions. This move is part of the company's broader strategy to accelerate the research and development of battery and electrification technologies in the country.
The expanded joint platform, which brings together seven universities, will advance 39 joint research projects through the Hyundai CoE network. These partnerships leverage academic institutions to establish a robust research ecosystem that accelerates India's electrification journey.
By formalizing agreements with four new partner institutions, the Group has grown its collaborative platform into a seven-university consortium — India's premier academic grouping. This move deepens the company's commitment to fostering local talent and developing India-specific mobility solutions.
The Hyundai CoE network is advancing 39 joint research projects, which will focus on battery and electrification technologies. These partnerships aim to accelerate the development of India-specific EV technologies and strengthen India's research and development ecosystem.
Hyundai officials, including Chang Hwan Kim, Head of the Electrification Energy Solutions Tech Unit and Hyundai CoE Co-Chair, attended the main agreement ceremony held in New Delhi. The company's commitment to fostering strong industry-academia partnerships is evident in this initiative.
Sudhendu Jyoti Sinha, Advisor of Hyundai CoE, joined the Group representatives alongside IIT officials, highlighting the importance of collaboration between industry and academia in driving India's sustainable growth.
The expansion of the Hyundai CoE network marks a significant step forward for the company's electrification ambitions. By leveraging academic partnerships, Hyundai is accelerating its research and development efforts to create powerful synergies that will yield immense value for both the company and India's sustainable growth.
Chang Hwan Kim emphasized the importance of strong industry-academia partnerships in driving India's sustainable growth. He believes that the Hyundai CoE will grow to become the premier expert network of the Indian academic community, fostering a robust research ecosystem that accelerates India's electrification journey.
The Hyundai CoE network is poised to play a critical role in shaping India's mobility future. By advancing joint research projects and leveraging academic partnerships, the company is accelerating its efforts to create innovative battery and electrification technologies that will drive sustainable growth in the country.
India's sustainable growth relies on strong industry-academia partnerships.
