C-DOT partners with IISc to establish Centre of Excellence for next-gen telecom technologies
New Delhi, July 30
The Centre for Development of Telematics has signed an agreement with the Foundation for Science Innovation and Development and the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru to establish a Centre of Excellence to accelerate indigenous research, innovation, capacity building and commercialisation of advanced communication technologies, an official statement said on Thursday.
As part of the agreement, C-DOT has established a Centre of Excellence (CoE) at FSID, IISc Bengaluru, which will focus on wireless communications, quantum technologies, cybersecurity and AI‑driven communication systems.
It will undertake advanced research in emerging areas such as 5G Advanced/6G technologies, very large‑scale MIMO systems, integrated sensing and communication, AI-native communication networks and devices, and quantum and post-quantum communication technologies.
"The agreement marks another significant milestone in strengthening India's indigenous telecom innovation ecosystem through collaborative research and technology development," the statement noted.
The CoE will serve as a collaborative platform for academia and industry, fostering high-impact research, technology development, and talent creation in strategic domains critical to India's digital future.
The CoE is intended as a collaborative platform linking academia and industry to generate intellectual property, support deep‑tech start‑ups and provide workshops, training programmes and academic‑industry engagements, the statement added.
By combining IISc's globally recognised academic excellence with C-DOT's extensive expertise in indigenous telecom R&D, the Centre aims to accelerate the development of future-ready communication technologies, generate intellectual property, support deep-tech start-ups, and facilitate continuous knowledge exchange.
It will prioritise collaborative research, workshops, training programmes, and academic-industry engagements to achieve the mentioned objectives.
The expanding CoE network reflects C-DOT's sustained commitment to building a vibrant national innovation ecosystem that nurtures cutting-edge research through collaboration and strengthens indigenous technological capabilities, the statement noted.
Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO, C-DOT, highlighted India's rapid digital and telecom transformation, the strategic importance of developing trusted indigenous communication technologies, and C-DOT's pioneering contributions in next-generation telecom networks.
The session also explored the transformative potential of 6G technologies and India's growing leadership in shaping the future of global telecommunications.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally, some real investment in homegrown R&D! The CoE focusing on AI-native networks and cybersecurity is exactly what we need for our digital sovereignty. I hope this also creates good jobs for our engineers and researchers in Bengaluru.
Good initiative, but I hope they also focus on practical implementation and not just research papers. We need affordable 5G/6G solutions for rural areas too, not just urban centres. Also, the timeline for 6G deployment seems ambitious—let's see if it materialises.
As a telecom engineer, this is music to my ears! The MIMO systems and integrated sensing communication mentioned are cutting-edge. IISc's collaboration with C-DOT could become a template for other public-private partnerships in India. We need more such CoEs across IITs and NITs. Excellent step forward! 👍
I'm cautiously optimistic. While this is good for innovation, I worry about the cost and accessibility. Will this tech reach small towns and villages? Also, what about data privacy with AI-driven networks? We need strong safeguards as we develop these technologies. Still, proud to see India investing in future tech! 🌟
This is what 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' should look like! Not just manufacturing but R&D leadership. The quantum and post-quantum focus is especially important for future-proofing our telecom infrastructure. Kudos to Dr. Upadhyay and the team at C-DOT. Let's hope this translates into global patents and products.
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