Indian and US higher education institutions, including IIT Kanpur and BHU Varanasi, have collaborated on academic partnerships in critical and emerging technologies. This collaboration was highlighted in a joint statement issued by India and the US during the G20 Summit. The partnership includes the establishment of the Indo-US Global Challenges Institute, which will address strategic research programs and interdisciplinary solutions. The initiative aims to tackle economic, environmental, and technological challenges that affect both countries security and prosperity.