ATMED, Anna University sign MoU to strengthen collaboration between medical device industry and academia

The Association of Tamil Nadu Medical Device Industry (ATMED) and Anna University have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen industry-academia collaboration and promote innovation in the medical device sector in Tamil Nadu. | Photo credit: Special arrangement

The Association of Tamil Nadu Medical Device Industry (ATMED) and Anna University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen industry-academia collaboration and promote innovation in the medical device sector in Tamil Nadu.

A memorandum of understanding was exchanged between V. Kumaresan, Registrar, Anna University and Samuel William George, President, ATMED, at Anna University on November 3, according to a press release. The partnership aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry requirements through student internships, industry exposure, job opportunities, technical training, research, product development and technology commercialization.

The collaboration will also support joint workshops, seminars, faculty-industry interactions, student innovation and opportunities to access Anna University’s technical infrastructure. Through its network of member companies, ATMED will facilitate industry exposures, mentorships and job opportunities while supporting the development of skilled professionals and indigenous medical technologies, the release said.

ATMED officials and professors from the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Anna University were present on the occasion.

Published – 08 Nov 2026 0:44 IST