Trane Technologies and Cambridge Institute of Technology Launch Centre for Sustainable Refrigeration in Bengaluru!
Trane Technologies has expanded its commitment to sustainable climate innovation in India with the launch of the Centre for Sustainable Refrigeration and Climate Control at Cambridge Institute of Technology in Bengaluru. The new centre has been established through a collaborative partnership aimed at strengthening industry–academia engagement and enhancing hands-on technical education for engineering students.
The initiative aligns with Trane Technologies’ 2030 Sustainability Commitment, which focuses on reducing carbon emissions, supporting communities and building career pathways in green technologies and STEM fields. By integrating industry-grade HVAC systems into an academic environment, the centre is designed to give students practical exposure to real-world climate control and refrigeration technologies.
Structured as an applied learning laboratory, the facility bridges the gap between classroom instruction and industrial application. It is equipped with advanced systems from Trane Technologies and will support demonstrations, technical workshops, faculty development and student-led training sessions. This approach ensures that engineering students gain both theoretical understanding and operational familiarity with modern HVAC technologies.
Wilson Lawrence, Vice President and General Manager, India Engineering and Technology Centers at Trane Technologies, emphasized that preparing future engineers is central to the company’s mission. He noted that the centre offers students direct exposure to current HVAC solutions, application-based learning experiences and knowledge exchange opportunities, while also strengthening CIT’s role as an innovation-focused institution.
As part of the collaboration, Trane Technologies and CIT are developing a credit-based curriculum that integrates academic fundamentals with industry-relevant skills. The goal is to prepare students for careers in refrigeration, energy-efficient climate control and sustainable building technologies. The centre is positioned as the beginning of a longer-term partnership, with plans to introduce structured learning modules, expand laboratory-based training and further develop engineering programs focused on climate innovation.
Nithin Mohan, CEO of Cambridge Institute of Technology, described the collaboration as a significant step forward in sustainable engineering education. He highlighted that the facility will provide students with practical experience and industry exposure, equipping them to become future leaders in climate technology and sustainable infrastructure development.
Beyond CIT, Trane Technologies has extended similar academic partnerships to institutions such as Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, VIT Vellore and Vel Tech University. These collaborations focus on specialized training, faculty engagement and sharing insights into the latest advancements in HVAC and climate control systems.
Through these initiatives, Trane Technologies is reinforcing its presence in India’s education ecosystem while contributing to the development of a skilled workforce capable of supporting the country’s transition toward sustainable climate solutions.
