MGIT Joins Hands with QNX for Industry-Ready Embedded Systems Training

News Date : 10 Apr 2025     News Report

April 10, 2025 – Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology (MGIT) proudly announces its participation in the prestigious QNX Everywhere Program, a nationwide initiative by BlackBerry QNX aimed at revolutionizing embedded systems education across India.

QNX, a real-time operating system developed by BlackBerry, is a global leader in embedded software, powering mission-critical applications in the automotive, medical, robotics, industrial, and consumer electronics sectors. With its advanced microkernel architecture, QNX is known for its unmatched reliability, security, and performance—qualities essential for systems where safety and efficiency are paramount.

In line with its mission to shape the future of embedded systems, QNX has launched the QNX Everywhere Program—a collaborative effort with top engineering institutions to train both faculty and students in QNX RTOS technologies. The program emphasizes hands-on, real-time experience with real-world scenarios, encouraging participants to innovate and apply theoretical concepts to cutting-edge embedded solutions. It equips students with the practical expertise needed to excel as future embedded software developers.

MGIT was honored to participate in the MoU signing ceremony for this program held on April 10, 2025. Representing MGIT at the event were:

• Prof. G. Chandramohan Reddy, Principal

• Dr. S.P. Singh, Head of the Department (ECE)

• Ms. Shantha K. Nuthalapati, Head, Training & Placements

• Dr. P.V.S. Lakshminarayana, Assistant Training and Placement Officer (ATPO)

The event also featured industry leaders Sri. Srinivas Raju, CEO APAC at Pi Square Technologies, and Sri. Rajkumar Jain, Vice President of Engineering at QNX India, who joined in formalizing this collaborative partnership.

This marks a significant milestone for MGIT as it continues to foster industry-aligned learning and prepares its students for the demands of the evolving tech landscape.