New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s digital talent ecosystem, Comviva, a global leader in customer experience and data monetization solutions, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Southampton Delhi.
This partnership aligns with Comviva’s Comviva 2.0 vision focused on innovation, ecosystem collaboration, and empowering the next generation of digital leaders.
Through this collaboration, Comviva and the University of Southampton Delhi will co-develop a range of strategic programs to foster talent development, collaborative innovation, and community impact.
Students at the University’s Delhi campus will gain real-world exposure to cutting-edge digital technologies and industry challenges, enhancing their skills and employability.
Under the MoU, Comviva will facilitate multiple initiatives across the academic year:
- Employer-led talks offering industry insights and career guidance
- Hands-on skill development workshops aligned with digital transformation goals
- Paid summer internships and structured student placements
- Graduate assessment and hiring opportunities for eligible students
Rajesh Chandiramani, CEO of Comviva, said, “This collaboration with the University of Southampton reflects our unwavering commitment to bridging the academia-industry divide. It is a key pillar of our Comviva 2.0 strategy aimed at nurturing talent, enabling innovation, and supporting inclusive and sustainable growth.”
The University of Southampton Delhi, located in Gurgaon’s International Tech Park, marks a historic milestone as the first international university to establish a campus in India under the country’s new education policy.
The initial courses offered include undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in business, computing, finance, and economics, with plans to expand into engineering, healthcare, art and design, and technology in future.
Professor Andrew Atherton, Vice-President, International and Engagement at the University of Southampton, said, “This partnership enables us to offer meaningful and career-aligned opportunities to our students in India. This collaboration is a vital part of our commitment to creating global workplace-ready graduates.”
The partnership was facilitated by the India Business Group, a strategic advisory consultancy supporting the university’s India expansion efforts.
Comviva Vision
As the company accelerates its vision of innovation-driven, inclusive growth, this partnership underscores its role in shaping India’s future tech workforce through deep industry-academia engagement.
