An MoU was signed on 13th January 2020, between the Chinese Mobile Maker, OPPO and IIT Hyderabad to promote research studies on advanced technologies such as 5G, AI, and other such sectors. It was signed by Mr. Tasleem Arif, Vice President and Head (R&D), OPPO India and Dr. Sumohana S. Channappayya, Dean (Research and Development), IIT Hyderabad.