IIT Madras has announced significant international expansion through a series of MoUs with academic, industry, and government partners in Germany, Malaysia, Singapore, UAE, UK, and US. These agreements aim to bolster research, innovation, skilling, and startup ecosystems. Key partnerships include a Carl Zeiss innovation hub in Germany, semiconductor talent development with Malaysia's ASEM, market access for startups in ASEAN via Singapore, and collaboration with Dubai's D33 economic agenda. The institute also forged ties with institutions in the UK and US.