Tejas Networks Signs MoU with IIT Gandhinagar for Telecom Innovation
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Tejas Networks Ltd has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) to advance innovation in telecom technologies. The agreement, announced on April 1, 2026, aims to establish a telecom Center of Excellence at IITGN. This collaboration focuses on research and skill development in wireline and wireless technologies. Tejas Networks, part of the Tata Group, designs and manufactures networking products for various sectors. IIT Gandhinagar is recognized for its contributions to science and engineering education and research.
On April 1, 2026, Tejas Networks Ltd announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN). The agreement aims to foster innovation, research, and skill development in emerging telecom technologies. The collaboration will establish a telecom Center of Excellence (CoE) at IITGN, focusing on both wireline and wireless technologies.
The MoU outlines strategic collaboration between Tejas Networks and IITGN in advanced telecom research areas that align with national priorities. The CoE will serve as a platform for training, innovation, and deployment-oriented learning. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance domestic capabilities in next-generation telecom technologies.
Prof. Rajat Moona, Director of IIT Gandhinagar, emphasized the partnership’s alignment with the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision for the telecom sector. Dr. Kumar N. Sivarajan, Chief Technology Officer of Tejas Networks, highlighted IIT Gandhinagar’s role as a national hub for research in telecom technologies.
IIT Gandhinagar is recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. It is known for its contributions to education and research in science, engineering, design, management, and humanities. The institute aims to advance global standards in telecom technologies through this collaboration.
Tejas Networks Ltd designs and manufactures high-performance networking products for telecommunications service providers, internet service providers, utilities, defense, and government entities in over 75 countries. As part of the Tata Group, Tejas Networks focuses on innovation and research-driven product development in the telecom sector.