United International University (UIU) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japanese renewable energy and technology company Looop Inc. to develop leadership and professional skills in artificial intelligence (AI) among UIU students and graduates.

The agreement was signed on Sunday, 8 November, 2026, at the UIU campus during a ceremony organised by the university’s Centre for International Affairs and Cooperation, according to the press release.

UIU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Abul Kashem Mia and Looop Inc Executive Officer and Chief Digital Information Officer Rony Taluqdar signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations.

UIU Treasurer Mohammad Abdul Moqaddem attended the ceremony alongside Professor Emeritus Dr M Rezwan Khan, executive director of the Institute for Advanced Research, Prof Dr Hasan Sarwar, dean of the School of Science and Engineering, and Prof Dr M Niaz Asadullah, adviser to the School of Business and Economics.

Looop Inc was represented by Namiko Murayama, head of human resources; Yoichi Umeda, IT director; Yasufumi Imanishi, IT manager; Mizuho Nakayama, product manager; and Rina Abe, a member of the administration team. Dr Md Kaium Hossain, director of UIU’s Centre for International Affairs and Cooperation, moderated the session.

The agreement establishes a long-term partnership between the university and the company. It aims to give UIU students and graduates more opportunities to engage with industry, exchange knowledge and develop professional skills in AI.

Based in Tokyo, Looop Inc. develops and operates renewable energy projects and provides smart electricity services. The company also uses AI to improve energy efficiency and support the development of sustainable energy solutions.