-------------------------------------------------- DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW ONLY — NOT LEGAL OR FINANCIAL ADVICE IMPORTANT: This partnership does NOT guarantee specific student placement outcomes, academic results, or employment. Individual outcomes vary significantly. This document is a structured preparation draft only. UGC and AICTE regulatory guidelines applicable to TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd's academic programs and industry partnership arrangements must be confirmed with a qualified attorney. Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 India compliance for collecting and processing student personal data shared between the parties, GST implications of any future commercial arrangements between the parties, copyright ownership of jointly developed curriculum under the Copyright Act 1957 India, and contract enforceability under the Indian Contract Act 1872 must all be confirmed with a qualified Indian attorney and tax advisor before this agreement is signed. -------------------------------------------------- ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT — DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW Document Ref: APA-2026-001 Date of Preparation: June 1 2026 INSTITUTION: TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd Mumbai Maharashtra India Email: [institution email] PARTNER: InnovateTech Solutions Pvt Ltd Mumbai Maharashtra India Email: [partner email] 1. RECITALS 1.1 TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd is a private engineering and technology training institute based in Mumbai Maharashtra India providing technical education and vocational training to final year engineering and technology students. 1.2 InnovateTech Solutions Pvt Ltd is an IT services and software company based in Mumbai India with the capacity to offer structured workplace internship placements and industry mentorship to technology students. 1.3 Both parties confirm their mutual intent to establish an academic partnership covering student internship placements and a joint industry certification course on the terms of this agreement. 2. DEFINITIONS 2.1 Institution: TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd. 2.2 Partner: InnovateTech Solutions Pvt Ltd. 2.3 Program: The joint industry internship and cloud computing certification initiative as described in Section 4. 2.4 Joint Content: All curriculum materials, assessment frameworks, and educational resources co-developed by both parties as described in Section 7. 2.5 Students: Final year TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd students enrolled in the internship and certification program. 2.6 Placement: A 6-month structured workplace internship at InnovateTech Solutions Pvt Ltd's Mumbai premises. 2.7 Revenue Share: Not applicable under the current arrangement as described in Section 9. 2.8 Intellectual Property: All pre-existing and jointly developed content as described in Section 7. 2.9 Confidential Information: Any non- public business, academic, or student information shared between the parties. 2.10 Accreditation: TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd's applicable UGC or AICTE registration and recognition status. 2.11 Quality Standards: The academic and workplace standards in Section 12. 2.12 Governing Law: Laws of Maharashtra India. 2.13 Effective Date: The date both parties sign this agreement. 3. PARTNERSHIP SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES 3.1 The partnership between TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd and InnovateTech Solutions Pvt Ltd covers the following activities: 1. A structured 6-month industry internship placement program for up to 20 final year TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd students per intake at InnovateTech Solutions Pvt Ltd's Mumbai workplace. 2. Co-development and joint delivery of a Cloud Computing Industry Certificate curriculum integrating InnovateTech Solutions Pvt Ltd's industry expertise with TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd's academic framework. 3. Two partnership intakes per academic year, with intake dates to be agreed in writing at least 60 days before each commencement. 3.2 This partnership commences on the Effective Date for an initial term of 2 years. 3.3 Note: UGC and AICTE regulatory guidelines for industry partnership arrangements and student internship programs at private technical institutes in Maharashtra must be confirmed with a qualified attorney before this partnership commences. 4. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 4.1 TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd agrees to: 1. Select up to 20 eligible final year students per intake based on academic standing and suitability for the program. 2. Provide academic pre-training in cloud computing fundamentals before each internship intake commences. 3. Maintain responsibility for enrolled students' academic welfare and pastoral care throughout the placement period. 4. Assess and grade the academic components of the joint certificate curriculum. 5. Issue the joint certificate to students who successfully complete all academic and workplace assessment components. 6. Maintain applicable UGC and AICTE regulatory compliance throughout the partnership. 4.2 InnovateTech Solutions Pvt Ltd agrees to: 1. Provide structured 6-month internship placements at its Mumbai premises for up to 20 students per intake. 2. Assign qualified industry mentors to each placed student throughout the internship. 3. Facilitate the technical and industry components of the Cloud Computing Industry Certificate curriculum. 4. Conduct and document workplace assessment of each student's practical industry skills. 5. Pay each placed student an internship stipend of INR 8,000 per month directly to the student for the duration of the 6-month placement. 6. Maintain a safe and professional workplace environment complying with applicable Indian labour and workplace safety law. 5. JOINT PROGRAM DELIVERY 5.1 The Cloud Computing Industry Certificate program will be delivered as follows: 1. Academic components: Delivered by TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd instructors via in-person sessions at TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd's Mumbai premises. 2. Industry components: Facilitated by InnovateTech Solutions Pvt Ltd technical staff within the workplace during the 6-month internship. 5.2 Maximum 20 Students per intake. Minimum 8 Students per intake for the intake to proceed. Either party may cancel an intake with 30 days written notice if minimum numbers are not confirmed. 5.3 Assessment: Academic components are assessed by TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd faculty. Workplace components are assessed by InnovateTech Solutions Pvt Ltd mentors using the jointly developed assessment framework. 5.4 Note: Joint delivery of an industry certificate program may require specific AICTE or industry body recognition. A qualified attorney must confirm accreditation requirements before marketing or delivering the joint certificate program. 6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 6.1 TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd retains all intellectual property in its pre- existing academic materials, course frameworks, and institutional branding. 6.2 InnovateTech Solutions Pvt Ltd retains all intellectual property in its pre- existing technical tools, processes, and company branding. 6.3 All Joint Content including the Cloud Computing Industry Certificate curriculum, assessment frameworks, and course materials co-developed by both parties will be co-owned equally between TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd and InnovateTech Solutions Pvt Ltd under the Copyright Act 1957 India. 6.4 Each party receives a non-exclusive license to use the other's pre-existing IP solely for delivering the partnership activities described in this agreement. 6.5 Neither party may commercially use, sub-license, or transfer the Joint Content or the other's pre-existing IP to any third party without prior written consent of both parties. 6.6 Note: Joint copyright ownership and licensing of academic curriculum under the Copyright Act 1957 India must be confirmed with a qualified Indian attorney. 7. BRANDING AND CO-MARKETING 7.1 Both parties may refer to this partnership in their respective marketing materials, websites, and student communications using the agreed description: A TechBridge Institute and InnovateTech Solutions Industry Partnership Program. 7.2 All co-branded marketing materials including student brochures, digital content, and joint certificate design must be approved in writing by both parties at least 7 business days before publication. 7.3 Neither party may make any public statement implying the other party endorses their general business activities beyond the scope of this partnership without prior written consent. 7.4 Note: Co-branding and use of trade marks under the Trade Marks Act 1999 India must be confirmed with a qualified attorney. 8. FEES AND REVENUE SHARING 8.1 There is no fee payable by InnovateTech Solutions Pvt Ltd to TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd under this arrangement. 8.2 TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd retains all course fee revenue collected from enrolled students for the academic components of the program. 8.3 InnovateTech Solutions Pvt Ltd pays each placed student an internship stipend of INR 8,000 per month directly to the student. This stipend is paid by InnovateTech Solutions Pvt Ltd and does not pass through TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd. 8.4 Both parties will review the commercial terms of this arrangement annually in writing. Any future commercial fee or revenue sharing arrangement will require a written amendment to this agreement. 8.5 Note: GST implications of any future commercial fee arrangements between the parties, income tax treatment of student internship stipends under the Income Tax Act 1961, and TDS obligations on stipend payments must be confirmed with a qualified Indian tax advisor. 9. STUDENT DATA PROTECTION 9.1 Both parties will collect, store, and process student personal data shared under this partnership only for the purposes of delivering the internship placement program and the joint certificate program. 9.2 Student personal data will not be shared with any third party except as required by applicable Indian law or UGC or AICTE regulatory reporting obligations. 9.3 Note: DPDP Act 2023 India compliance obligations for both parties collecting and processing student personal data shared under an academic partnership, including applicable consent requirements, must be confirmed with a qualified Indian attorney. 10. CONFIDENTIALITY 10.1 Each party agrees to keep the other's confidential business, academic, and student information strictly confidential during the partnership and for 2 years after termination. 10.2 Exceptions apply where disclosure is required by applicable Indian law, a court order, or qualified professional advisors. 11. QUALITY ASSURANCE 11.1 TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd will collect student feedback on the academic components of the program at the end of each intake and share a summary report with InnovateTech Solutions Pvt Ltd within 30 days of intake completion. 11.2 InnovateTech Solutions Pvt Ltd will provide TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd with a workplace performance report for each placed student within 30 days of internship completion. 11.3 Both parties will meet at least once per academic year to review program quality, student outcomes, and any curriculum improvements required. 11.4 Either party may raise a formal quality concern in writing. The other party must respond within 14 business days. 12. ACCREDITATION AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 12.1 TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd is responsible for maintaining its own UGC and AICTE accreditation and regulatory compliance throughout this partnership. 12.2 InnovateTech Solutions Pvt Ltd is responsible for maintaining its own applicable workplace, labour law, and regulatory compliance for hosting student interns. 12.3 Neither party warrants the accreditation or regulatory standing of the other party. 12.4 Note: AICTE guidelines for industry- institution partnership arrangements and student internship compliance under applicable Indian labour law must be confirmed with a qualified attorney. 13. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 13.1 TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd represents it has the authority to enter this agreement, that it holds applicable institutional registration, and that it will perform its obligations with reasonable skill and care. 13.2 InnovateTech Solutions Pvt Ltd represents it has the authority to enter this agreement, that it has the capacity to host student interns in a safe and professional workplace, and that it will perform its obligations with reasonable skill and care. 14. TERM AND RENEWAL 14.1 The initial partnership term is 2 years from the Effective Date. 14.2 Either party may propose renewal in writing at least 90 days before expiry. Renewal requires written agreement of both parties. 14.3 The partnership does not renew automatically. 15. TERMINATION 15.1 Either party may terminate this agreement for convenience with 90 days written notice. 15.2 Either party may terminate for material breach with 30 days written notice and a 30-day cure period. 15.3 Either party may terminate immediately on the other's insolvency. 15.4 On termination both parties must honour a 6-month teach-out obligation for any students currently enrolled in or on placement under this partnership. Students already on placement at termination must be permitted to complete their current 6-month placement. 16. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTES 16.1 Laws of Maharashtra India govern this agreement. 16.2 Disputes proceed through direct negotiation then binding arbitration in Mumbai. SIGNATURE BLOCK: Note: Both parties must have this agreement reviewed by a qualified Indian attorney and tax advisor before signing. UGC and AICTE regulatory compliance, DPDP Act 2023 student data compliance, Copyright Act 1957 joint IP ownership, Trade Marks Act 1999 co-branding compliance, GST on future commercial arrangements, income tax on student stipends, and teach-out obligations must all be confirmed before this partnership commences. TechBridge Institute Pvt Ltd (Institution) Signature: ________________ Name: ____________________ Title: ___________________ Date: ____________________ InnovateTech Solutions Pvt Ltd (Partner) Signature: ________________ Name: ____________________ Title: ___________________ Date: ____________________ -------------------------------------------------- This Academic Partnership Agreement draft was generated by an AI drafting tool as a structured preparation and documentation aid only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Partnership does NOT guarantee specific student outcomes or employment. Always have this document reviewed by a qualified attorney before either party signs. --------------------------------------------------