Autodesk Collaborates With IIT Bombay To Shape The Future Workforce For Design And Make Industries

Autodesk and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster skills development in the next generation of engineers, designers and innovators, preparing them for success in design and make industries.

The collaboration will combine Autodesk’s industry expertise with IIT Bombay’s leadership in education, research and innovation. The objective is to train and provide skills to top talent, support India’s growth and shape the country’s technical and scientific landscape. The MoU was signed by Steve Blum, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Autodesk and Ravindra Gudi, Dean of Alumni and Corporate Relations at IIT Bombay, during a ceremony at the IIT Bombay campus.

The MoU was signed in the presence of Autodesk President and CEO, Andrew Anagnost, during his visit to India, and IIT Bombay Director Professor Shireesh Kedare, along with other executives. The collaboration with IIT Bombay is part of Autodesk's ongoing commitment to equip students with the skills of the future.

The Design and make industries encompassing architecture, engineering and construction, design and manufacturing and media and entertainment employ nearly 300 million people worldwide and will represent $30 trillion in value globally by 2027.