John Cockerill has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) to work together on steel decarbonisation, green hydrogen value chain, and defense product development. The collaboration seeks to merge academic research from IIT Bombay with John Cockerill's engineering expertise to innovate in these key areas. The joint effort will concentrate on advancing solutions for the global steel industry, with a core focus on sustainability and carbon emission reduction. Future plans involve the establishment of specialized Centers of Excellence dedicated to steel technology, defense products, and green hydrogen, including aspects like production, storage, and transportation. Both John Cockerill and IIT Bombay express optimism regarding the partnership, emphasizing the importance of industry-academia collaborations to drive technological progress and address pressing challenges. Through internships, doctoral programs, and faculty development initiatives, the collaboration also aims to nurture talent and contribute to the growth of skilled professionals in these domains.