India Strengthens Technological Leadership with New Quantum Technology Centre of Excellence

Headquartered at VTU-VRIF in Bangalore, the CoE is set to drive India’s advancement in these crucial sectors as part of the country’s 100-day programme.

In a pivotal development for India’s technological landscape, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Telecom Centre of Excellence (TCOE) India and Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) – Visvesvaraya Research & Innovation Foundation (VRIF). This MoU marks the establishment of a new Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Quantum Technology, 5G/6G Technologies, and other cutting-edge research areas. Headquartered at VTU-VRIF in Bangalore, the CoE is set to drive India’s advancement in these crucial sectors as part of the country’s 100-day programme. Key Figures and Ceremony Highlights:

The MoU was signed by Dr. Vidya Shankar S, Vice Chancellor of VTU-VRIF, and Mr. Vinod Kumar, Deputy Director General (SRI) of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Director of TCOE India. The signing ceremony was attended by over 200 representatives, including members of the Executive Council, Deans, Heads of Departments from VTU’s 228 affiliated colleges, and other distinguished guests from the DoT and the broader ecosystem.

Innovative Hub-and-Spoke Model:

The CoE will operate under a hub-and-spoke model, with VTU-VRIF and TCOE India acting as the central hub. This structure leverages the intellectual and infrastructural resources of VTU’s extensive network of affiliated colleges. The CoE is designed to streamline research and development, foster collaboration, and rapidly advance innovations in Quantum Technology and 5G/6G Technologies. It will include specialized innovation groups and draw on expertise from across VTU’s academic network.

Enhancing Collaboration and Impact:

The CoE aims to strengthen collaboration among key telecom standardization bodies such as the Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC), Bharat 6G Alliance, TSDSI, and various academic networks and startup ecosystems. It is expected to significantly impact over 400,000 students, more than 2,000 PhD candidates, and numerous researchers within VTU’s network by enhancing R&D capabilities and driving the commercialization of groundbreaking technologies.

Vision for the Future:

This initiative represents a major step forward in India’s efforts to become a global leader in technological innovation. By creating a robust platform for research and collaboration, the new CoE is poised to accelerate advancements in Quantum and 5G/6G Technologies and contribute to India’s technological prowess on the world stage.