R&D in Convergence Communications & Broadband Technologies (CC&BT) Group, MeitY invites project proposals in thrust areas as outlined below with focus on innovation and indigenous technology development & demonstration having potential to commercialisation.

The thrust areas of R&D include Next Generation Networks (NGN) and Communication technologies, 5G and beyond, Broadband Wireless Technologies, Green Communications, Quantum Communication, Vehicular Communication, Cyber Physical System, AI in Communication, Big Data Analytics and Internet of Things for societal applications & disaster management, Machine to Machine Communication and Strategic Electronics with applications in both Civil and defence domains and innovative backhaul Communication Technologies.