SAP Labs India partners with PSGiTech for enhanced industry research 

SAP Labs India has entered a two-year partnership with PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research (PSGiTech) in Coimbatore. This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to give students industry exposure, promote collaborative research, and advance SAP technologies. 

The partnership will involve students in various initiatives, such as hackathons on emerging topics. SAP Labs India will also provide knowledge-sharing sessions through its Research Engagement and Collaboration Hub (REACH) to enhance the expertise of faculty and students in SAP technologies. 

Additionally, the collaboration will include co-authoring books and research papers, and organising expert sessions on shared interests. Topics of focus include Low-Code No-Code, energy-efficient coding, cloud deployment, and cloud cost management. 

Sindhu Gangadharan, MD, SAP Labs India, and Vice Chairperson, said, “At SAP, we believe that innovation is the cornerstone of progress. Partnering with academic institutions like PSGiTech allows us to tap into a rich pool of talent and fresh ideas, driving technological advancements that can shape the future. In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, particularly with the rise of generative AI, it is crucial for students to augment their education with hands-on industry experience and deep subject matter expertise.” 

N Saravanakumar, Principal-PSGiTech, said, “By combining SAP Labs India’s industry knowledge and technical acumen with PSGiTech’s academic excellence, we are setting new standards for industry-academia partnerships. The collaboration with SAP provides our students with access to modern approach, cutting-edge technologies, and real-world projects, enabling them to learn, explore, and grow into industry-ready professionals. We look forward to continuing this journey and contributing to technological advancements on a global scale.” 

Moreover, SAP Labs India and PSGiTech will hold joint workshops to address challenges collaboratively, explore internship and project opportunities for students, and facilitate periodic visits to SAP Labs India Bangalore campus for nominated representatives and students of PSGiTech to strengthen their ties.  

The collaboration will also feature joint workshops, internship and project opportunities, and visits to SAP Labs India's Bengaluru campus. Moreover, a Teachers Industry Immersion Program will bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world technology applications, equipping teachers with the latest SAP advancements and integrating them into their curriculum.