5G and 6G Development Projects Under Telecom Technology Development Fund

5G and 6G Development Projects Under Telecom Technology Development Fund

Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Scheme was launched on 1st October 2022. The scheme aims to fund Research and Development (R&D) and innovation in telecom technologies, fostering collaboration between academia, start-ups, MSMEs, research institutes, and industry to enhance the telecom ecosystem in India.

A total 110 projects related to 5G and 6G amounting to Rs. 304.70 Crores have been approved under TTDF scheme till 30.06.2025. The duration of these R&D projects ranges from 1 to 5 years. These projects are currently in the initial stages of development. For 5G and 6G advancements, TTDF scheme is supporting various technological domain funding involving government & private institutions, MSMEs, start-ups etc.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.