National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT-C) has joined the HERITAGE Network, an Indo-European alliance of premier technical institutions, and signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with two top European universities:
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
- Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin)
Key Highlights
Significance of HERITAGE Network Membership
- Elected during: HERITAGE General Assembly at TU Dresden, Germany
- HERITAGE: A strategic Indo-European academic network of 30 technical institutions
- Purpose: Enhance cooperation in engineering, science, technology, and design
- Outcome for NIT-C:
- Access to joint degree programs, research fellowships, internships
- Boosts India’s academic soft power
- Promotes deeper international collaboration in R&D
- Establishes India’s stake in education policy influence via network participation
MoUs Signed by NIT Calicut
- With:
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
- Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin)
- Scope of Collaboration:
- Academic exchanges
- Joint research and innovation projects
- Student mobility and dual-degree opportunities
Semiconductor Research Tie-Up
- Explored Cooperation: With Chip Integration Technology Center (CITC), Netherlands
- Focus: Research in semiconductor packaging
- Alignment: Supports India’s national R&D missions in:
- Advanced electronics
- High-tech manufacturing
- Context: Matches with initiatives like India Semiconductor Mission and Make in India
About HERITAGE Network
| Feature | Details |
| Full Name | HERITAGE (Higher Education and Research in Information Technology and Advanced Global Engineering) |
| Nature | Indo-European collaboration network |
| Institutions | 30 leading technical universities from India and Europe |
| Focus Areas | Engineering, Sciences, Design, Technology |
| Objectives | Academic exchange, joint research, policy influence |
| Activities | Annual workshops, dual-degree programs, research fellowships |
| Goal | To become a reference network for governments and influence higher education internationalization policies |