Nokia‘s commitment to advancing 6G technologies in India takes a significant step forward with its partnership announcement with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). This collaboration aims to conduct joint research on 6G technologies and their applications, focusing on solutions with direct societal impacts within India.
Joint Research in Nokia’s 6G Lab
Nokia and IISc will collaborate within Nokia’s newly established 6G Lab in Bengaluru, dedicating efforts to three primary research areas: 6G radio technologies, 6G architecture, and integrating machine learning into the 6G air interface. Their collective research endeavors will encompass developing reference architectures, software frameworks, and algorithms, with the goal of contributing their findings to the broader 6G technology and standards ecosystem. While their research scope is global, special emphasis will be placed on 6G use cases tailored to address India’s unique needs.
Focused 6G Use Cases for India
The collaboration will prioritize the exploration of 6G use cases aimed at:
- Creating more sustainable and energy-efficient communication systems
- Enhancing network resiliency and reliability for critical communications
- Leveraging AI and “Network as Sensor” technologies to enhance transportation safety, healthcare, and education accessibility
Through these targeted efforts, Nokia and IISc aspire to influence the evolution of cellular infrastructure, aligning it with the societal requirements of populous and emerging nations like India, while also contributing to the broader global 6G ecosystem.
Strengthening India’s Role in 6G Innovation
India has emerged as a significant player in telecommunications innovation, actively contributing to the advancement of 6G technologies. The partnership between Nokia and IISc seeks to further India’s ‘Bharat 6G Vision,’ positioning the country as a prominent global contributor to the design, development, and deployment of 6G technology.
Collaboration and Innovation in Nokia’s 6G Lab
Nokia’s initiative to establish the 6G Lab at its Global R&D center in Bengaluru underscores its commitment to accelerating the development of foundational technologies and innovative use cases driven by 6G technology. The collaboration with IISc marks the inaugural partnership stemming from this lab, blending the academic excellence of India’s leading research institution with Nokia’s extensive experience in deploying cutting-edge mobile technology worldwide.
What leadership has to say about Nokia and Indian Institute of Science partnership?
Nishant Batra, Chief Strategy and Technology Officer at Nokia said: “The importance of India on the global telecommunications stage cannot be overemphasized. We’re proud to work with the brightest minds in Indian science and academia to ensure 6G is a force multiplier for the Indian economy. Together we will help realize Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for India as a leader in 6G standardization, development and implementation. And by exploring 6G use cases specific to India, we will ensure that 6G addresses the unique needs of the subcontinent.”
Professor Govindan Rangarajan, Director, IISc, said: “IISc is very privileged to contribute to India’s mission to be a front-line contributor in design, development and deployment of 6G technology by 2030, as envisioned in the Bharat 6G Vision document released by the Prime Minister of India.”
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