Hanovar, Germany-based Continental AG and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras agreed to conduct advanced research in Machine Learning. IIT Madras, with its capability in machine learning and bio-inspired neural networks will contribute to Continental’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems business that provide drivers and passengers with additional safety. The collaboration, code-named Project NeuroMotive, will aid Continental’s long-term strategy globally towards ‘Vision Zero’ – a future with zero accidents – through innovations and ongoing improvement of components and systems.
Speaking about the MoU, Prashanth Doreswamy, market head, Continental India, and managing director, Continental Automotive India said, “We believe industry-academia partnerships nurture innovation, entrepreneurship, and skills development, which are [a] value add not just for the two partners, but for the ecosystem at large.”
According to Professor Ravindra Gettu, Dean (Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research), IIT Madras,”Bio-inspired neural networks are becoming increasingly important for industries and businesses. They help to solve problems based on the biological knowledge of how [the] human brain learns and processes information. Thanks to advancements in technology, we can use this knowledge to improve the future of mobility.”
In India, Continental employs over 7,000 people across 15 locations, including eight plants that cater to the Indian automotive market, and a Technical Center that supports global R&D.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
