IIT Kanpur partners with InterDigital for the development of 6G technolgies

IIT Kanpur has announced a bilateral research partnership with US-based InterDigital to develop 6G enabling technologies that impact future wireless standards.

The partnership comes amid the growing collaboration between India and the United States around 6G research and standardization.

How it will benefit IIT Kanpur

InterDigital will sponsor research and innovation at IIT-K in advancing Extreme MIMO (Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output) systems to achieve higher spectrum efficiency and larger network coverage required for 6G network deployments.

The advancements would enable 6G networks to scale and meet increased bandwidth and coverage demands of advanced applications such as metaverse, holographic communications, and digital twins.

What is Bharat 6G Vision?

Launched in late March 2023, Bharat 6G Vision is a plan to establish 6G technology in India by 2030. It is based on principles of Affordability, Sustainability and Ubiquity.

What does InterDigital do?

Founded in 1972, InterDigital is a US-based company that develops mobile and video technologies that are at the core of devices, networks, and services worldwide.