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USISPF Leads a Delegation of over 35

Fortune American Companies to 10th Vibrant

Gujarat Global Summit 2024

University of San Diego is among one of the first foreign universities aiming to set up a campus in Gujarat’s GIFT city

PM Narendra Modi and other participating dignitaries at the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Summit
OUR BUREAU
Washington, DC
SPF on the occasion said, “It’s wonderful to be back 1949, boasts a rich history and academic excellence.
he US-India Strategic Partnership Forum in Gujarat and an honor for us at USISPF to lead With 89 undergraduate and graduate programs,
(USISPF) lead a delegation comprising over a delegation of American companies to invest and USD enrolls approximately 9,073 students across
T35 Fortune American companies, including contribute to the development of Gujarat, a state various disciplines, earning its classification among
Salesforce, Abbott, Blackstone, HSBC, UPS, Mi- with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Vibrant Gujarat “R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity.”
cron, Cisco, SHRM and others which have plans Summit is a flagship program of the Government of USD’s foray into GIFT City is part of a broader
to increase their investments in Gujarat, India. The Gujarat, and an investor summit whose success was initiative to expand its global footprint. The Amer-
companies are also eagerly exploring opportunities personally spearheaded by Prime Minister Modi ican university intends to sign a Memorandum of
to build on the flagship Gujarat International Fi- during his Chief Ministerial days and it’s commend- Understanding (MOU) with IIT Gandhinagar and
nance Tec-Cit (GIFT) City’s economic landscape. able how far the summit has come in little over two other educational institutions to facilitate the estab-
This delegation was led by USISPF President and decades. The tenth edition accentuates the devel- lishment of its campus in GIFT City.
CEO Dr. Mukesh Aghi. The delegation of 35 Fortune opment and socio-economic growth in the western According to reports, the university aims to of-
American companies interacted with Gujarat Chief Indian state that epitomizes India’s entrepreneurial fer dual degree programs in collaboration with Indi-
Minister, Bhupendra Patel in a roundtable meeting spirit and can-do attitude.” an universities. This innovative approach will allow
on behalf of the hosting state for the global summit. As per USISPF, it remains committed to students to pursue a portion of their studies in the
“Had a fruitful meeting with the delegation of strengthening the economic ties between the United US and the remaining portion in India. USD also
USISPF. Showcased the potential of GIFT IFSCA States and India, and its participation in the Vibrant plans to introduce online programs, catering to a
and the investment opportunities in this smart city,” Gujarat Global Summit 2024 reflects our dedication wider audience and providing education at a more
said CM Patel on X. to fostering meaningful partnerships and driving accessible cost.
“USA is Gujarat’s major export destination. innovation in both nations, especially with deeper Through its India campus USD plans to offer a
Also, more than 120 US companies have established engagement at the state level. wide range of education options of the highest quality
their base in Gujarat currently,” he added. The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum to make a significant difference. It will also offer on-
USISPF was the partner organization for the (USISPF), formed in 2017, is an independent line courses as well as hybrid programs at a lower cost.
Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 from January non-profit, non-governmental, and non-partisan or- The GIFT City campus is expected to become
10th to 12th, 2024, in Gandhinagar. ganization headquartered in Washington, D.C., with a hub for international education, with USD join-
The focus areas for the engagement included offices across both countries. ing the ranks of prestigious institutions like Deakin
leveraging India’s burgeoning momentum in the hi- Also, University of San Diego is among one University. Discussions are also underway with oth-
tech manufacturing space, particularly in avenues of of the first foreign universities aiming to set up a er foreign universities, including Nanyang Techno-
semiconductors and chip manufacturing, as well as campus in Gujarat’s GIFT city. The university will logical University (Singapore), Monash University
critical areas of energy transition, chemicals and in- collaborate with IIT Gandhinagar and other promi- (Australia), Imperial College London (UK), and the
dustrial manufacturing, aerospace and defence. nent varsities to open their first campus in India. University of California, Berkeley (USA), to explore
Dr. Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO of USI- The University of San Diego, chartered in July the possibility of setting up campuses in GIFT City.

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