Manipal, 10 July 2024: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and Teachspoon Edtech Private Limited have proudly entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU); this partnership, a landmark achievement in academia-industry collaborations, will significantly strengthen capabilities under the umbrella of this strategic partnership, Central Development encompasses Digital Learning Platform initiatives, engaging Workshops and Webinars, and collaborative Research Collaborations. The MoU was signed by Dr Giridhar Kini, Registrar, representing Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), and Dr Palak Bhandari, a proud alumnus of Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), MAHE, Mangalore, CEO & Founder, Teachspoon Edtech Private Limited. Teachspoon Edtech Private Limited (TEPL) is a start-up operating company incorporated in India on July 6, 2022. It's engaged in the education and learning industry.

Dr Giridhar P. Kini, Registrar, MAHE, underscores the importance of knowledge and experience sharing among MAHE experts to enhance capabilities under the umbrella of this strategic partnership. Central Development encompasses initiatives related to the Digital Learning Platform, which serves as a vehicle for this collaborative effort. Through this platform, experts from MAHE can disseminate their knowledge and insights to strengthen the capabilities of various stakeholders, fostering a collective growth mindset within the partnership ecosystem.

Dr Ashita Uppoor, Dean, Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS), Mangalore, highlighted the significant benefits of a collaborative partnership between industry and academia in the field of dental medicine. She emphasised that this shared endeavour will be mutually advantageous for both organisations, promoting growth and innovation in the field.

Dr Palak Bhandari, CEO & Founder Teachspoon Edtech Private Limited, expressed her views on the recent collaboration between Teachspoon and Manipal, stating that this partnership highlights and reinforces the shared dedication of both organisations towards the development and promotion of digital learning platforms. This collaboration aims to create and deliver engaging, innovative, and high-quality workshops and webinars, which will contribute significantly to the growing digital education landscape.

Dr Harish Kumar S, Director of Corporate Relations, MAHE, extended a warm welcome to the alumni of MCODS, Mangalore, and provided an insightful overview of the recently forged collaboration between the two esteemed institutions. He emphasised that this partnership will be mutually beneficial, creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment for your students while promoting excellence in dental education.

Dr Chandni Pinto, Head of Content Production, Teachspoon Edtech Private Limited, was also present.