Telecom Technology Development Fund scheme

About Telecom Technology Development Fund: 

• It has been set up under Universal Services Obligation Fund (USOF) of Department of Telecom (DOT), Government of India.
• It aims to promote the ecosystem for research, design, prototyping, proof of concept testing, IPR creation, field testing, security, certification and manufacturing of products etc. in the telecommunication field.
• Aims
  • To fund R&D in rural-specific communication technology applications and form synergies among academia, start-ups, research institutes, and the industry to build and develop the telecom ecosystem.
  • To promote technology ownership and indigenous manufacturing, create a culture of technology co-innovation, reduce imports, boost export opportunities and creation of Intellectual Property.
• The following Indian entities are only eligible for support from this fund.
  • Domestic Company(ies) with focus on telecom R&D, Use case development
  • Startups / MSMEs, Academic institutions
  • R&D institutions, Section 8 companies / Societies, Central & State government entities / PSUs /Autonomous Bodies/SPVs / Limited liability partnerships- with a focus on telecom research and development.

Q1: What is the telecom Technology Development Fund?

It is set up under Universal Services Obligation Fund to fund R&D in rural-specific communication technology applications and form synergies among academia, start-ups, research institutes, and the industry to build and develop the telecom ecosystem.

Source: PIB