Danfoss India advances the Power Electronics Finishing School with The IITs to strengthen India's future-ready engineering talent

Danfoss India, a global leader in engineering technologies for infrastructure, climate and energy sectors, has partnered with IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur and the Immersive Technology and Entrepreneurship Labs (ITEL) Foundation to support the Power Electronics Finishing School, a 6-month residential programme designed to develop industry-ready engineers in power electronics design and development. The programme aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements while strengthening India`s clean energy and advanced manufacturing ecosystem. 

Coordinated by the ITEL Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the programme will train 30 fresh engineering graduates annually across these IITs. Combining classroom instruction by IIT faculty with intensive laboratory sessions, industry projects and placement support, the curriculum focuses on emerging technologies including wide bandgap semiconductors (SiC and GaN), power converter design, embedded controls, digital power, renewable energy systems and electric mobility applications.

Speaking about the initiative, Mr. Ravichandran Purushothaman, President, Danfoss India, said, "Power electronics is at the heart of the global energy transition, enabling cleaner, smarter and more efficient technologies across industries. As India advances its decarbonisation and manufacturing ambitions, building a strong pipeline of industry-ready engineers is essential. As a founding industry partner, Danfoss India will contribute to the programme through technical knowledge sharing, guest lectures by our experts and industry-academia collaboration, helping equip young engineers with the skills needed for the technologies of tomorrow."

The programme addresses the growing demand for specialised talent in power electronics, a critical technology area that underpins renewable energy integration, industrial automation, electric vehicles and energy-efficient infrastructure. By equipping graduates with industry-relevant technical expertise and hands-on experience, the initiative will enhance employability while supporting India`s efforts to build indigenous research and development capabilities.

Subhash Babu Jagadam, Director, Product Development, Danfoss India, said, “At Danfoss India, we believe that meaningful innovation happens when academia and industry come together. By supporting the Power Electronics Finishing School, we are helping strengthen India`s engineering ecosystem while creating opportunities for young talent to contribute to the country`s clean energy and industrial transformation.”