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Research & Innovation at IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi

Advancing Knowledge into Real-World Impact

Research at IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi is built on the academic and innovation excellence of IIT Delhi, a globally recognized leader in engineering and technology. IIT Delhi drives 600+ sponsored research projects across AI, biotechnology, healthcare, clean energy, and advanced materials, spanning 16 departments, 6 schools, 15 centers, and 20 centers of excellence. This robust ecosystem is reinforced by deep industry partnerships, a mature startup culture, and extensive global collaborations. Extending this proven foundation, IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi advances interdisciplinary research aligned with UAE priorities.

Collaborating Institutions

IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi cultivates strategic partnerships with leading UAE and international academic institutions to strengthen interdisciplinary research, faculty collaboration, and joint academic programs. These collaborations focus on regional and global challenges, including energy, AI, advanced materials, sustainability, and healthcare.

Formalized agreements with Khalifa University, MBZUAI, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, and Zayed University provide frameworks for joint research projects, student and faculty exchanges, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Through these partnerships, IITD-AD actively facilitates cross-institutional dialogue, resource sharing, and the development of innovative solutions that create lasting regional and global impact.

Student fair at Khalifa University
Student fair at Khalifa University

Events and Knowledge Exchange

B.Tech. students at IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi conducting research

IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi hosts high-impact events that bring together researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and students to share knowledge, advance collaboration, and translate research into tangible outcomes. These events promote interdisciplinary learning, regional engagement, and global connectivity.

Signature programs include international workshops, research symposia, innovation bootcamps, startup delegations, and leadership forums. By fostering dialogue across academic, industry, and policy sectors, IITD-AD ensures that research not only advances knowledge but also informs solutions to pressing technological and societal challenges, strengthening its position as a globally connected research hub.

Featured Research Events

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Photonics

On 18–19 December 2025, IIT Delhi–Abu Dhabi hosted a photonics workshop exploring how biophotonics and AI are advancing healthcare innovation through global research collaboration.

Energy & AI Innovation Bootcamp 2025

Energy & AI Innovation Bootcamp 2025, held from 22-24 December at IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi, brought together 101 students for immersive learning in AI, clean energy, and sustainability.

AIMS 2025

AIMS 2025 at IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi united global experts in AI, materials science, and sustainability to drive innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact across energy, climate, and water challenges.