New international partnership will address pressing societal challenges

Teesside University and non-profit research organisation Brahmam Innovations aim to tackle critical social and environmental challenges through a new partnership.

They have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, agreeing to collaborate on the advancement of science, technology, and global social innovation.

The five-year agreement will bring together academic expertise and applied research across several key areas:

• Artificial Intelligence for social good
• Healthcare and life sciences
• Climate change, sustainability and Net Zero innovation
• STEM research and educational technologies
• United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
• Grassroots and community-based innovation
• Entrepreneurship and product development

Through joint initiatives, both institutions aim to advance the application of emerging technologies to solve real-world problems and deliver scalable, sustainable solutions.

Central to this partnership is the development of a vibrant innovation ecosystem connecting universities, government bodies, international organisations and community stakeholders to accelerate grassroots solutions and deliver measurable social impact worldwide.

Teesside University and Brahmam Innovations will also develop future-ready academic programmes; undertake collaborative research projects; create technology-enabled solutions addressing global social and environmental challenges; and expand student engagement through internships, fellowships and placements.

Professor Michael Short, Director for the Centre of Sustainable Engineering at Teesside University, said: “We are delighted to formalise this collaboration with Brahmam Innovations, a global leader on social innovations.

“This partnership reinforces our commitment to impactful research, global engagement, and the responsible application of emerging technologies and AI to address societal challenges.”

Sampathkumar Veeraraghavan, President of US-based Brahmam Innovations, added: “This partnership marks a significant milestone in strengthening global innovation ecosystems.

“Together with Teesside University, we aim to combine deep academic expertise with applied innovation frameworks to deliver meaningful, scalable impact for underserved communities globally.”

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