Nokia partners with IISc to jointly research 6G technologies and use cases

Mobile device giant Nokia has announced that it is partnering with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to jointly research 6G technology and 6G use cases that have a direct impact on society in India.

This follows the establishment of Nokia’s 6G Lab at the Global Research and Development Center in Bangalore in 2023 to accelerate the development of fundamental technologies and foster collaboration between Nokia and the Indian academic community. be.

“India’s importance on the global telecommunications stage cannot be overstated. We are proud to work with our talent and explore India’s unique 6G use cases to ensure 6G meets the subcontinent’s unique needs,” said Nokia’s Chief Strategy and Technology Officer. , Nishant Batra said in a statement.

Nokia and IISc will collaborate at the 6G Lab in Bangalore to pursue three core research areas: 6G radio technology, 6G architecture, and the application of machine learning to 6G air interface.

The collaboration will develop reference architectures, software frameworks, and algorithms with the aim of contributing joint research to the 6G technology and standards ecosystem.

While the nature of the research is global, Nokia and IISc will specifically focus on 6G use cases addressing areas of particular importance to India, according to an official release.

Nokia and IISc will work to build a more sustainable and energy-efficient communications system. We will also work to improve network resiliency and reliability for critical communications.

Additionally, developments in AI and “network as sensor” technologies will be used to improve transportation safety, strengthen healthcare, and increase access to education.

This partnership will also contribute to the entire global 6G ecosystem.
India has become a global powerhouse in communications innovation and is playing a key role in the development of 6G. Nokia and IISc plan to partner to advance India’s ‘Bharat 6G Vision’, which aims to position India as a leading global contributor in the design, development and deployment of 6G technology.

“IISc is honored to contribute to India’s mission to be at the forefront of the design, development and deployment of 6G technology by 2030, as envisaged in the Bharat 6G Vision document announced by the Prime Minister of India. ,” said Professor Govindan Rangarajan, director of the centre. IISc said.