With B6GA, India-Europe Rush for 6G Technology

With B6GA, India-Europe Rush for 6G Technology

India’s Bharat 6G Alliance has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G IA) and 6G Flagship – Oulu University to explore potential 6G collaborations. This agreement follows a previous MoU with the USA’s NextG Alliance, according to an official statement. 

Partnerships and Collaborations 

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications is forging strategic international partnerships to build a robust telecom ecosystem, enhance global connectivity, and position India as a leader in digital innovation and infrastructure. 

As part of the Bharat 6G Vision, the DoT is currently evaluating 470 proposals for “Accelerated research on 6G.” The Ministry of Communications stated that the MoU aims to: 

– Connect EU and Indian R&D companies, academia, and research institutions 

– Align research and development efforts in 6G and related technologies 

– Promote joint research initiatives 

– Conduct pilots of 6G technologies and use cases 

– Collaborate on 6G technology development and contribute to standardization efforts at global forums 

Collaboration in B6GA, 6G IA, and 6G Flagship 

The Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) brings together Indian industry, academia, national research institutions, and standards organizations. The 6G Smart Networks and Services Industry Association (6G-IA) represents European industry and research for next-generation networks and services

The 6G Flagship program, funded by the University of Oulu and the Research Council of Finland, focuses on developing key 6G technology components, establishing a comprehensive 6G Test Centre, and driving societal digitization through 6G research and innovation. 

“The Alliance is poised to benefit from a wealth of international expertise and research to build a world-class telecom ecosystem,” the Ministry of Communications added. 

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