Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Broadbridge Financial Solutions, a US-based global fintech leader with a strong presence in India’s innovation and financial technology ecosystem.
The tie-up, signed by SOA Vice-Chancellor Prof. Pradipta Kumar Nanda and Broadbridge India’s HR Head Ritu Rakhra, will foster deeper collaboration between academia and industry.
SOA and Broadbridge will collaborate on enhancing industry-relevant training programmes by integrating current tools and trends, organising guest lectures, industry-led workshops and expert mentoring sessions. Students will be provided with internship opportunities and potential career pathways.
“This collaboration reflects SOA’s sustained commitment to engaging meaningfully with industry partners and preparing our students to be future-ready through practical learning,” Prof. Nanda said after signing the MoU.
Prof. Nanda expressed the hope that this partnership will significantly enhance student employability, encourage applied research, and drive innovation-led learning, setting a benchmark for impactful industry-academia collaboration in the region.
“Our intention is to combine SOA’s academic excellence with Broadbridge’s global expertise in financial technology so that we can cultivate a future-ready talent pipeline, equipped with industry-relevant skills, real-world exposure and an innovative mindset,” he said.
Rakhra said Broadbridge was delighted to partner with SOA as this collaboration underscores the company’s commitment to nurture talent and drive innovation by working closely with academic institutions.
Ripti Ranjan Dash, SOA’s Director, Corporate Relations and Industry Engagement, pointed out SOA has actively pursued partnerships like this across IT and core sectors to ensure the students could gain relevant, hands-on skills.
“The MoU reinforces our commitment to developing industry-ready professionals through beyond-the-curriculum exposure,” Dash said.
The MoU-signing event included interactive sessions with students during which representatives from Broadbridge shared insights on emerging trends in financial technologies, evolving career opportunities and changing skills landscape.
