Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, and Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a public funded research institution focused on telecom technology by the Government of India, have announced a strategic partnership that will drive the Make in India vision of the central government.
The partnership was announced at the Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain, where the two organisations showcased their collaboration on various telecom solutions, such as 5G, IoT, AI and cloud.
The main objectives of the partnership are:
- To facilitate access for the startups, OEMs and academia with foundational chip technologies and domain experts that will stimulate innovation and help them scale up their R&D efforts.
- To accelerate the pace of commercialization and business development of Indian startups engaged in building indigenous telecom products and solutions.
Qualcomm Technologies will support C-DOT with expertise and best practices, state-of-the-art technology, intellectual property training and tools, for enabling Indian startups, academia, and OEMs, and fast tracking the development and commercialization of indigenous telecom products utilizing Qualcomm wireless solutions and technologies.
The partnership is in line with the government’s Design in India and Make in India vision, which aims to promote local manufacturing and innovation in the telecom sector.
Dr Neeraj Mittal, Chairman, Digital Communications Commission and Secretary, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications (MoC) said, “India’s developers, academia and startup ecosystem is at the forefront of driving innovation in the country. With immense pride in our nation’s cutting-edge research, we stand alongside Qualcomm in nurturing the entrepreneurial vigor in telecom technology. This initiative is in reaffirmation of Prime Minister’s commitment to the government’s Design in India and Make in India vision, recognizing the potential of homegrown startups to drive groundbreaking innovations and propel India’s leadership in the telecom landscape.”
Dr Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO, C-DOT, said “Our collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies will help transition us to an era where innovation thrives, unlocking the vast potential of Indian R&D, accelerating the commercialization of new products and use cases and fostering a vibrant ecosystem of startups. I’m very excited about this partnership that pools our resources and paves the way for indigenous telecom solutions for self consumption and for the world as guided by our Hon MOC.”
Savi Soin, Senior Vice President, and President of Qualcomm India, said “India has a thriving developer and startup ecosystem driven by enormous technology talent. With the government’s push for Design in India coupled with growing adoption of 5G and on device-AI, we see greater scope for innovations. We are delighted to collaborate with C-DOT to support India’s vibrant startup community with our advanced technologies and expertise.”
The partnership is expected to boost the growth of the Indian telecom industry and create new opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship.
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