New Delhi – On Thursday, C‑DOT confirmed that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with IIT Roorkee (IITR) to set up a centre of excellence (CoE) on the IITR campus. The objective of this CoE is to fast‑track home‑grown research, innovation and capability building in advanced communication technologies.
The centre will target research in wireless communication, quantum technologies, cybersecurity and AI‑driven applications.
“Establishing CoE will promote academia‑industry synergy, leveraging the academic expertise of IITR and the industry strength of C‑DOT and enable students, researchers, and start‑ups to contribute to India’s innovation and self‑reliance journey. It will strengthen India’s leadership position in global telecom innovation,” the statement said.
It will also spearhead joint research and prototype development in areas such as 5G/6G, RF‑sub‑THz integrated circuits, sensor technology, millimetre‑wave beamforming antennas with integrated ICs, V2X communication, data‑driven wireless solutions and energy efficiency.
“This collaboration brings together the expertise of India’s leading academic institute and the R&D strengths of C‑DOT to accelerate indigenous telecom innovation. Together, IIT Roorkee and C‑DOT will build technologies that reduce dependence on foreign systems and create new opportunities for India to lead in advanced domains such as 5G, 6G, AI and secure communication systems,” said Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO, C‑DOT.
Drawing on C‑DOT’s experience in developing local telecom solutions, the CoE will serve as a dedicated hub for high‑impact R&D, support start‑ups, generate intellectual property and facilitate ongoing knowledge exchange through workshops, training courses and joint academic‑industry collaborations. This will reinforce India’s position as a global leader in telecom innovation and drive the country’s technological self‑reliance.
“This collaboration marks an important milestone for IIT Roorkee as we join hands with C‑DOT to advance India’s next‑generation telecom capabilities. IIT Roorkee has a strong legacy in communication engineering, semiconductor technologies, and emerging wireless systems that will complement C‑DOT’s national mission for secure, indigenous and future‑ready telecom solutions,” said Professor K.K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee.
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