CHENNAI: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)-incubated deep-tech TuTr Hyperloop is partnering with multiple National and International stakeholders to help drive its hyperloop technology in India, the institute said in a statement on Wednesday.
The premier institute termed one of the tie ups as a historic Indo-German collaboration.
The statement said the the institute, its startup TuTr Hyperloop Pvt. Ltd. (THPL) has signed a partnership with the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany, to drive the research, development, and deployment of Hyperloop technology.
Also with China-based Neoways Technologies GmbH (NEO), which is a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) access, and SYSTRA, a multinational engineering and consulting group in the mobility sector.
The signing ceremony took place during the Asia’s 1st Global Hyperloop Competition at IIT Madras' Thaiyur Campus. IIT Madras Director Prof. V Kamakoti, and Indian Railways Officials, were also present during the occasion.
The primary objective of this MoU is to develop a structured framework for collaborative research and development in hyperloop technology, focusing on core areas such as propulsion, levitation, structural design, infrastructure and advanced control systems. The partnership will work toward establishing large-scale testing and validation sites, ensuring the technical feasibility and safety of hyperloop transit systems, the statement read.
As per the MoU, the strategic partnership will integrate world-class academic research, industrial expertise and advanced engineering solutions to drive next-generation mobility innovations. Through this collaboration, the four entities will work together to accelerate technology validation, infrastructure planning, and real-world commercial projects for hyperloop systems, it said.
Prof. Chiara Manfletti, Department Head, TUM, said the varsity's expertise in aerospace, propulsion, and system design will "significantly advance Hyperloop research and commercial adoption.”
Prof. Satya Chakravarthy, Advisor (Hyperloop), IIT Madras, said: "This collaboration exemplifies IIT Madras’ leadership in pioneering next-gen mobility solutions. By partnering with TuTr Hyperloop, TUM, and Neoways, we are moving closer to making Hyperloop a reality."
The same was echoed by Gabriele Semino, Managing Director, Neoways Technologies GmbH. He said joining forces with IIT Madras and TuTr Hyperloop will enable them to "accelerate Hyperloop’s transition from concept to commercial reality."
Real-World Viability
The partnership, the statement, said will help combine TuTr Hyperloop’s expertise in Hyperloop and high-speed transit solutions with SYSTRA’s experience in infrastructure planning, engineering, and implementation. As part of the collaboration, Tutr Hyperloop and Systra will work towards establishing a pilot project to demonstrate hyperloop’s viability in real-world conditions, it further said. This initiative will serve as a testbed for refining and validating the technology, offering insights into how the hyperloop can be integrated into India’s transportation network for both passenger and cargo transit.
On SYSTRA's partnership, Chakravarthy said it is a pivotal step towards transforming high-speed mobility in India. "By combining deep-tech innovation with global engineering expertise, we are not only accelerating Hyperloop development but also laying the foundation for scalable and sustainable transportation solutions. This partnership aligns with India's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047, ensuring that we lead the way in next-generation mobility," the Professor said.
According to Aravind Bharadwaj, Co-Founder & Director, TuTr Hyperloop, the strong academia-industry partnerships are "crucial to realizing affordable & scalable Hyperloop solutions. This collaboration will enable us to create a revolutionary mode of transportation from India for the world."
Bharadwaj said the company is committed for "an affordable, home grown high-speed transit solution from India for the world." He said the partnership with Systra will strengthen the "ability to develop cutting-edge transportation systems by integrating world-class engineering expertise with innovative mobility solutions. We are excited to work together toward realizing the future of high-speed travel in India."
The technology development and research efforts under this collaboration, the institute said, will focus on advancing key aspects of high-speed mobility, including propulsion, levitation, and infrastructure optimization. The aim is to develop cutting-edge hyperloop technology that is both scalable and efficient, catering to the specific needs of India’s transportation ecosystem.
V. Srinivas, SYSTRA India’s representative, said the partnership is aimed at contributing the MNC's engineering and infrastructure expertise to realising the real-world utility of the Hyperloop technology.
Future Hyperloop Corridors
The partnerships will ensure practical implementation. They will undertake feasibility studies and route planning to evaluate potential hyperloop corridors and urban mobility applications in India. This will also include a detailed assessment of infrastructure requirements, safety measures, and environmental impact, ensuring that the solutions developed align with India's long-term mobility goals.
The partnerships are formed in such a way that there is a strong emphasis on skill development and knowledge exchange, the statement read. It also claimed that the partnerships will foster further research and innovation while building a robust talent pipeline for the future of high-speed transportation in India.
The institute harped on the signing of this MoU as a testament to India’s growing leadership in high-speed and sustainable transportation solutions.
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