Pune: Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, has expanded its academic footprint in Pune by signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Pune, and COEP Technological University.
The collaborations are aimed at advancing digital engineering education and research in India through structured academic-industry engagement.
Bentley Systems Establishes Centres for Infrastructure Innovation
As part of the partnerships, Bentley Systems will establish a Centre for Infrastructure Innovation at each campus.
These centres will focus on advanced education and applied research in sustainable infrastructure design, digital construction, and asset lifecycle management, leveraging AI-powered and digital twin technologies.
Students and faculty members will gain hands-on exposure to Bentley’s widely used infrastructure engineering software, including MicroStation, OpenRoads, and OpenFlows.
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Curriculum Integration and Experiential Learning Through Bentley Education
In addition to the innovation centres, Bentley Systems will collaborate with SIT and COEP Technological University on curriculum enrichment and experiential learning initiatives through Bentley Education.
The programs will include structured learning modules, industry-recognised certifications, and project-based training aligned with global best practices, supporting students’ readiness for careers in the evolving infrastructure sector.
Kamalakannan Thiruvadi, Regional Executive, South Asia at Bentley Systems, said the collaborations reflect the company’s commitment to empowering India’s future engineers by providing access to digital technologies and practical learning opportunities that support sustainable and intelligent infrastructure development.
Prof (Dr) S B Mujumdar, Founder and Chancellor, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), highlighted that the Centre for Infrastructure Innovation will strengthen industry-academia collaboration and enhance students’ exposure to globally adopted tools used in infrastructure design and management.
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Dr D N Sonawane, Registrar, COEP Technological University, noted that the partnership with Bentley Systems will complement existing curricula and equip students with skills relevant to a technology-driven infrastructure industry.
These academic initiatives align with India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision and Bentley’s broader mission to develop a skilled workforce capable of driving sustainable and technology-led infrastructure growth across the country.
Globally, Bentley Education partners with leading universities to deliver structured training, certifications, and project-based learning, which will be adapted to Indian academic and industry requirements through curriculum integration, faculty development, and collaborative research.
