ABOUT 5G-6G PROGRAM

Overview

The COE 5G/5G+/6G supports startups whose solutions demonstrate originality, significant impact to industries, consumers, or ecosystems, and aligns directly with the advancement or adoption of 5G, 5G+, or 6G technologies.

This program aims to foster cutting-edge innovations that drive next-generation connectivity, enabling transformative applications across sectors.

The program comprises two components:

Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) Fellowship

  • Fund Support: upto 4 Lakhs
  • Eligibility Criteria:
    • For EiR stage startups, a basic concept note is mandatory.
    • Selected EiR fellows must register their company in Uttar Pradesh within 60 days of fund sanction.

Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Grant

  • Fund Support: upto 6 Lakhs
  • Eligibility Criteria:
    • For MVP stage startups, a working prototype is mandatory.
    • Incorporated startups should not be older than 5 years.

Important Note:

Applicant startups should be incorporated in Uttar Pradesh

Focus Area in the 5G/5G+/6G domain

  • Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB).
  • Massive Machine-Type Communications (mMTC).
  • Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication (URLLC).
  • Edge Computing, IoT, or AI-enabled 5G/6G use cases.
  • Applications in verticals like healthcare, smart cities, Industry 4.0, transportation, etc.

Program Offerings and Facilities

  • Infrastructure and incubation support
  • State-of-art lab facilities
  • Mentorship and Guidance
  • Access to Funding
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Training and Workshop
  • Legal and Administrative Support

Application Process

  • Step 1

    Preliminary screening of the applications

  • Step 2

    Shortlisted applications will present to Committee

  • Step 3

    Final result announcement

  • Step 4

    Agreement and fund sanction

  • Step 5

    Periodic monitoring till closure

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate?

Any graduate researcher innovator or startup with Indian citizens.

Senior research fellows/scholars having finished/finishing in <6 months PhD/Post-Doc.

Final semester students /recently graduated alumni of UG & PG in any discipline.

Independent innovators, scientists, and prospective entrepreneurs (BBA/MBA etc. Graduates) from across science, engineering, management, and technology schools/departments

What is the Startup stage we are looking for ?

The startup should be in the ideation, validation, or very early stages.

What is the frequency of call for applications ?

GENESIS EiR applications seek proposals once a year.

List of documents required for submission after the applicant/proposed startup is selected ?

Following documents must be submitted once the applicant/proposed startup is selected:

Certificate of Incorporation

Memorandum of Association

Articles of Association

MGT 7

AOC 4

Audit Report

Audited Financial Statements: A signed copy of the Financial Statement

KYC of Directors

Includes all the directors: 1. PAN Card 2. Aadhar Card

Board Resolution for Agreement

A signed copy of Board Resolution

GST Number

TAN Number

Bank details: Copy of bank statement/canceled cheque of new bank A/c.

Photograph of the Proposer

Does the applicant need to be virtually or physically incubated at SIIC, IIT Kanpur ?

The incubation can be virtual or physical depending upon the nature and other logistical aspects of the startup. It is mandatory for the startup to be incubated at SIIC, IIT Kanpur.