Empowering Innovation and R&D Excellence Across India's Premier Academic Institutions
In alignment with the Department of Telecommunications' vision to strengthen innovation and indigenous research in the telecom sector, TCOE India has established strategic sub-centres at leading academic and research institutions across the country. These centres of excellence serve as vibrant hubs of innovation, fostering cutting-edge research, enabling telecom startups, and advancing India's global leadership in telecommunications.
Under the National Telecom Policy-2025. The establishment of 10 Sub-Centres will play a crucial role in promoting cutting-edge R&D, enabling startups, fostering collaboration among industry, academia, government, commercialization of emerging telecom technologies and advancing standards development for India’s global telecommunications leadership.
These sub-centres provide extensive geographical reach and specialized expertise across critical domains including 6G technologies, quantum communications, cybersecurity, integrated sensing, and policy research. Each centre contributes to national policy interventions while building local innovation ecosystems that support researchers, entrepreneurs, and students.
The sub-centres will continue to serve as vital bridges between academia, industry, and government, ensuring India's leadership in next-generation telecommunications technologies while building capacity for future innovations.
Classical & Quantum Communication Technologies, 6G Network Architecture, and developing novel algorithms, techniques, and products in 6G domain.
Major hub for Quantum and 5G/6G research, innovation, and skill development. Inaugurated on 10th July 2025 by the Hon'ble Minister of Communications.
Advancing telecom cybersecurity research through AI-driven malware detection, telecom malware repository development, and capacity building.
Exploring 5G/6G security landscape, IoT and industrial automation applications, and developing protection frameworks for telecom networks aligned with national security.
Telecom innovation, regional ecosystem development, integrated sensing and communication technologies, and DeepTech innovation in AI, IoT, and robotics.
Workshop on "5G Security" - February 5, 2025
Successfully organized a comprehensive one-day workshop focused on emerging threats and mitigation strategies in 5G networks. This high-impact event brought leading experts from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and IIT Gandhinagar, showcasing strong government-academic collaboration.
Industry-Aligned Certificate Programs (April - September 2025)
Ericsson Educate Program Focus: 5G, IoT & Industrial Automation Comprehensive program enabling practical understanding of 5G technologies, IoT ecosystems, and industrial automation applications. Participants gained hands-on experience with Ericsson's industry-leading technologies and solutions.
Qualcomm Academy Focus: Fundamentals of 5G Architecture and Security In-depth course covering 5G network architecture, security protocols, and implementation challenges. Aligned with Qualcomm's industry expertise in mobile communications and chipset technologies.
Practical Exposure & Hands-on Learning
Sub-centres
Students Trained
Industry MoUs Signed
R&D Proposals Submitted
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