Telecom Industry

Seven largest Telecom operators of the country are a part of the initiative as Principal sponsors. They contribute a major share of the funding to TCOEs.

Role of the Principal sponsor

• Timely release of approved budgeted funds as per the payment schedule contained in the MoU or agreed to subsequently.
• Registration of TCOE as society under Society’s Act with the State Government and to obtain necessary financial clearances to the advantage of the society.
• Define priorities when TCOE works on preparation of project proposals.
• Facilitate / make available a suitable platform to the TCOE for testing of / demonstration of individual projects.
• Help provide necessary technical information that may be necessary to execute assigned projects. Identify a suitable Officer to function as immediate interface for project Coordination.
• Facilitate attachment of students /research scholars to the industry for study / data collection / vocational training.
• Help TCOE in working out desired deliverables on an annual basis.
• Endeavour to recruit students working in TCOE so as to make it an attractive proposition for them.
• Help Institute in commercialization of innovations and finding industry partners.

Associate Sponsor

TCOE initiative encourages wider participation from the industry. Apart from the Principal sponsors, other organizations are welcome to join as Associate sponsors through signing of MoUs with the TCOE(s) of their choice.