Imperial Global India

“Education lies at the heart of the UK's relationship with India. It forms the core of the living bridge between our nations and unlocks opportunities that benefit both countries. “I'm delighted that Imperial College London, one of the world's best and most international universities, is strengthening its partnerships in science, technology and innovation with India."

“The UK-India Technology Security Initiative, agreed on my visit to Delhi in July 2024, sets out how we will work with India across many of the defining technologies of the decade. The new hub will make critical contributions to these shared UK-India ambitions, driving economic growth, creating skilled jobs, and improving lives in the UK, India and worldwide."

“These new partnerships will further create a dynamic two-way flow of ideas and talent to drive shared prosperity and address global challenges in areas ranging from health and climate to telecoms, AI, quantum, biotech and critical minerals.”

“I am pleased to welcome Imperial College London, one of the world’s leading universities with a distinguished reputation across the STEMB disciplines, to Bengaluru. This international collaboration creates a vital knowledge bridge between our two countries, opening meaningful opportunities for mutual learning and exchange. Initiatives like this empower our students, educators, and innovators to work alongside like-minded global peers, advancing research and innovation across the full spectrum of science and technology. By uniting our talent and expertise, we can drive progress toward a more climate-resilient and healthier future.”

“I am proud that Bengaluru has emerged as a thriving hub of innovation and entrepreneurship. It is a testament to the creativity and dynamism of our ecosystem that Imperial College London, one of the world’s foremost institutions in STEMB and innovation, has chosen our city to launch its India hub. We share common goals, including the ambition to harness the power of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, clean energy, agritech, and biotechnology to protect our environment and enhance quality of life. By bringing together our innovation and research communities, we can catalyse the co-creation of breakthrough technologies and solutions. I am excited to see the impact this collaboration will generate in the years to come.”

“As the local MP for Imperial’s pioneering Silwood Park Campus and Member of the India All-Party Parliamentary Group, I welcome Imperial’s new hub in Bengaluru that will act as the university’s springboard for deeper collaborations on cutting edge research that tackles some of the world’s biggest challenges in climate and health. This will play a crucial role in strengthening UK-India partnerships in science, innovation and education and inspiring the next generation of STEM talent in both countries, an ambition I fully support as a graduate of mathematics and physics.”

“Science is international by definition. We can aim higher and go further when we work together. This is especially true for the UK and India, where deep links in areas like life sciences are bolstered by our deepening trade relationship, and our unique historical and cultural bonds."

“Imperial’s presence in Bengaluru will enable its international community of students, researchers and innovators to work with their India-based counterparts, on efforts that could drive growth, unlock investment, and deliver breakthroughs from health to energy, and beyond. It also boosts a formidable global network the University is building, across the world. These efforts are a prime example of why working on science research with international partners like India, is an important part of the Government’s Plan for Change.” 

“Collaborations between India and the UK in life sciences will boost the strength of the sectors in both our countries. Through the establishment of Imperial Global India and the hub in Bengaluru, I’m delighted that Imperial is committed to deepening its longstanding research, innovation and education partnerships with India. International collaborations like this which bring together the some of the best minds in the world to share ideas and inspire the next generation are key to creating a healthier and cleaner world for the benefit of everyone.”

“My career as an obstetrician and in the House of Lords has demonstrated the importance of international collaborations in science and healthcare to solve some of the world’s most significant challenges. I greatly welcome Imperial’s decision to create a new presence in Bengaluru to deepen UK-India research partnerships. This hub will bring together shared expertise and experience to define urgent global healthcare challenges and co-create novel scientific and technological solutions in areas such as the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance and the complex health impacts of climate change.”