What is 5G/6G Center of Excellence (5G/6G CoE)?


Accelerating India's 5G/6G Innovation Ecosystem

The 5G/6G Centre of Excellence (CoE) at IIT Kanpur, supported by StartIn UP, Government of Uttar Pradesh, is a dedicated platform to drive research, foster innovation, and entrepreneurship in next-generation wireless technologies.

Whether you're a startup, academic researcher, industry expert, or policymaker, the CoE offers a collaborative platform to co-create, test, and accelerate the development and deployment of indigenous 5G and 6G solutions that are future-ready and globally competitive.

5G/6G CoE Offers You


Infrastructure & Support

End-to-end support for startups in 5G/6G and communication technologies.

State-of-the-Art Labs

Access to advanced testbeds, RF labs, SDR platforms, and tools.

Mentorship & Guidance

Mentoring from IIT Kanpur faculty and industry experts.

Access to Funding

Opportunities for grants, seed funds, and investor connects.


Training & Workshops

Hands-on sessions, masterclasses, and expert talks on AI for telecom, hardware design, and more.

Legal & Admin Support

Help with company registration, IP filing, compliance, and government schemes.

Prototype to Product

Infrastructure and guidance to convert ideas into market-ready products.

Networking & Visibility

Join innovation networks and showcase your work to investors, partners, and government.