The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) in Ahmedabad, operating under the Department of Space, signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with state-based universities on Friday to expand the space sector. The agreements were formalized with Kaushalya–The Skill University (KSU), Ahmedabad, and the New Age Makers Institute of Technology (Namtech), Gandhinagar, according to a release by IN-SPACe.
Collaboration Objectives
This collaboration aims to support the growth of India's space ecosystem through focused promotional initiatives and skill development programmes. By strengthening curriculum design and expanding academic outreach, it seeks to improve workforce readiness across students, academia, and non-governmental entities (NGEs), while building a strong pipeline of talent for the evolving space sector, an official stated.
Key Areas of Cooperation
Under the MoUs, IN-SPACe will work closely with both institutions to identify key areas of cooperation, recommend and support the introduction of relevant academic courses, and connect students and institutions with emerging players in the space ecosystem. The MoU is valid for a period of three years.
