Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar on February 11, 2024. The pact aims to support collaborative efforts in innovation and research initiatives, technology transfer, and nurturing the start-up ecosystem.The MoU was signed by Chairman & Managing Director of IREDA Pradip Kumar Das, and Independent Director of IIT Bhubaneswar Dr Debi Prasad Dogra, in the presence of Union Minister for Education, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhanand Director of IIT Bhubaneswar, Prof Shreepad Karmalkar. The collaboration between IREDA and IIT Bhubaneswar is poised to facilitate joint research efforts, facilitate technology transfer, and provide comprehensive support for the start-up ecosystem. It will also encompass capacity-building initiatives such as training programs, seminars, and workshops to enhance the skills of IREDA officials.