Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with VUI Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. to foster strategic collaboration in artificial intelligence-enabled cyber defence, digital trust, and emerging security technologies.

The MoU was inked by Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director, IIT Ropar and Shri Anshul Goel, Director, VUI Consultancy Pvt Ltd. in the presence of Shri Dinkar Gupta, former Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Professor of Practice at IIT Ropar, Dr. Atharva Poundarik, Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, and other faculty members.

VUI Consultancy Private Limited is an Indian technology and cybersecurity company specialising in integrated cybersecurity, intelligence, AI, and digital platform solutions. The company delivers sovereign digital platforms, cyber defence systems, AI-driven analytics, and enterprise-scale custom technology solutions for government organisations, PSUs, and regulated enterprises across India and the UAE.

The partnership aims to develop indigenous AI-powered cybersecurity products and platforms aligned with national security needs. Key focus areas include AI for cybersecurity, cyber defence platforms, critical infrastructure security, digital forensics, and privacy and compliance frameworks. Both institutions will also work together to build skilled manpower through internships, certifications, joint research, and centres of excellence.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Rajeev Ahuja said the collaboration reflects IIT Ropar’s commitment to translating academic research into real-world solutions for India’s digital security landscape.

The MoU also provides for student internships, dissertations, faculty exchange, and joint commercialization of research outputs.