Memorandum of Understanding

1. Access to Facilities

Faculty and students from both institutions can access laboratories, instrumentation, and library facilities at S-Qube Systems and IITGN. Symposia, conferences, and meetings will also be organized.

2. Research Project Proposals

Either party may propose research projects for collaboration. Specific terms will be agreed upon in writing before initiating any project.

3. Financial Arrangements

Financial arrangements for exchange activities will depend on mutual agreement and available funds.

4. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to protect each other's confidential information. A non-disclosure agreement will be signed if required.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

• Detailed IP and commercialization agreements will be made for specific projects.
• Appropriate acknowledgment and co-authorship must be given in publications.
• IP rights and obligations will survive after MoU termination.

6. Termination

The MoU is valid for three years and can be extended. Termination requires a three-month notice, and ongoing projects must be handled with mutual agreement.

7. Force Majeure

Neither party is liable for non-fulfillment of obligations due to force majeure events like natural disasters, war, or strikes.

8. Governing Law

This MoU is governed by Indian law.

9. Dispute Resolution

Disputes will first be resolved through mutual negotiation. If unresolved, arbitration will take place in Gandhinagar under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

10. Contact Information

• S-Qube Systems: +91 9004543308, nikhil@s-qube.co.in
• IIT Gandhinagar: +91 79 2395 2001, director@iitgn.ac.in