UWA and India’s AMTZ forge partnership to boost global MedTech research and training

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2 months ago

In a significant step towards advancing medical technology collaboration, the University of Western Australia (UWA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), India.

The MoU was formally signed by Dr Jitendra Sharma, CEO of AMTZ, and Prof. Jennifer Howell, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) at UWA, in the presence of Stephen Dawson MLC, Western Australia’s Minister for Medical Research.

Image: MoU was formally signed by Dr Jitendra Sharma, CEO of AMTZ, and Prof. Jennifer Howell, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) at UWA (Source: Fcaebook)

This strategic partnership aims to strengthen collaboration in health and medical sciences, offering valuable opportunities for UWA students across Australia and at its upcoming branch campus in India to undertake internships and immersive experiences with AMTZ-affiliated companies.

Pleasure to join Hon. Stephen Dawson MLC, Western Australian Minister for Medical Research, and Dr. Jitendra Sharma, CEO of Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), India, at the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the University of Western Australia… pic.twitter.com/mMTqmOEmuT
— India in Perth (@CGIPerth) October 6, 2025

The partnership will also drive knowledge exchange in critical areas such as innovation, clinical trials, and MedTech research, fostering cross-border cooperation between government, industry, and academia.

Following the signing ceremony, a roundtable discussion was held, focusing on AMTZ’s strategic growth plans and the pivotal role of partnerships in advancing global medical research and technology development.

**Image:** L-R: Mr Paul Murphy – Consul General of Australia in Mumbai, Dr Vineet Joshi – Chairman UGC (Acting) and Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Mr Dharmendra Pradhan – Union Minister of Education, Government of India, Professor Guy Littlefair – Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Western Australia, Mr Devendra Fadnavis – Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Mr Chandrakant Patil – Minister of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra, Mr Aseemkumar Gupta – Additional Chief Secretary, Urban Development Dept. Government of Maharashtra, Mr. Vijay Singhal – Managing Director, CIDCO.

Earlier this year, India’s University Grants Commission approved The University of Western Australia’s (UWA) proposal to establish international branch campuses, making it the first Australian Group of Eight university recognised under India’s National Education Policy 2020.

UWA will open its first campus in Mumbai, followed by Chennai, offering a range of STEM and business programs designed to meet the aspirations of Indian students and the demands of the global economy.

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