IIT Ropar and iDG10 Solutions Forge India’s First Industry-Anchored Subsea Pipeline Design Training & Consultancy Partnership
In a landmark initiative set to transform India’s offshore and energy infrastructure education ecosystem, the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with iDG10 Solutions Pvt. Ltd. to launch the country’s first industry-anchored Subsea Pipeline Design training, validation, and consultancy programme.
Details of the Partnership
The MoU was officially signed by Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director of IIT Ropar, and Silvi Francis Farnand, A&P Director and Co-founder of iDG10 Solutions Pvt. Ltd. The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Sarang Gumfekar, Associate Dean of Continuing Education and Outreach, and Prof. Dhiraj K. Mahajan, who will coordinate the initiative from IIT Ropar.
This partnership, spanning a duration of 60 months, combines IIT Ropar’s academic and research excellence with iDG10’s proprietary Subsea Pipeline Design Tool (SPDT). The collaboration aims to establish an India-based capability that integrates education, software validation, joint consultancy, and Capstone research projects — a major step toward self-reliance in specialized offshore technology.
Building Indian Capability in Subsea Engineering
The partnership will establish a comprehensive ecosystem for subsea pipeline design training, tool validation, and industry-facing consultancy. This initiative signifies a significant shift in reducing reliance on foreign institutions for niche skill development.
Educational Resources
iDG10 Solutions will provide student and short-term educational licenses of its SPDT software to IIT Ropar for academic use. This access will enable students, researchers, and faculty to work on real-world pipeline design workflows, enhancing their learning experience.
Flagship Training and Career Opportunities
The collaboration’s flagship Subsea Pipeline Design Training (SPDT) programme will include a five-day classroom course conducted at IIT Ropar, followed by a 21-day live online project where participants will use SPDT for complete pipeline design exercises.
Eligibility and Certification
Eligible participants for this programme include final-year B.Tech and M.Tech students in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, as well as professionals from the Oil & Gas, offshore, marine, and related sectors. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a joint certificate from IIT Ropar and iDG10 Solutions.
Additionally, the top five candidates from each batch will receive three months of extended SPDT tool access and technical support, offering valuable exposure and enhancing their career readiness.
Expanding Research and Consultancy Horizons
Beyond training, the collaboration extends to joint consultancy services, combining IIT Ropar’s research expertise with iDG10’s software-driven solutions. This partnership aims to support various sectors, including:
- Oil & Gas (offshore)
- Water and Wastewater infrastructure
- Hydrogen transportation
- District heating and cooling networks
- Carbon Capture transport/storage/utilization (CCTSU)
- Mining and slurry transport
- Thermal power plant cooling systems
A Game-Changing Step Toward Self-Reliance
This MoU represents a pivotal move in developing home-grown capability for subsea and offshore engineering. By merging academic excellence with industrial technology, it enables skill localization, improved research outcomes, and access to affordable, India-based consultancy aligned with international standards.
Supporting National Objectives
The initiative supports national objectives of technological self-reliance in energy transition domains such as hydrogen and carbon capture. Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director of IIT Ropar, stated, “The MoU marks an important step toward building home-grown capability in a highly specialized and strategic area of offshore engineering. Our students and researchers will gain practical, tool-based experience that directly addresses industry needs and national infrastructure priorities.”
Silvi Francis Farnand, A&P Director and Co-founder of iDG10 Solutions Pvt. Ltd., expressed excitement about the partnership, saying, “We are thrilled to partner with IIT Ropar to bring SPDT-driven education and consultancy to India’s engineers. This collaboration will help bridge the gap and enable faster, safer, and more cost-effective subsea pipeline projects.”
Note: This article is based on a press release from IIT Ropar and iDG10 Solutions and aims to provide an overview of their recent partnership.
