The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), along with IIITB COMET Foundation, IIIT Bangalore, and Mantiswave Networks Private Limited, has signed an important Technology Transfer Agreement to give a license for a new and advanced Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS) technology. This agreement was signed at IIT Roorkee and marks a big step in turning advanced wireless communication and radar research into real-world use.
The RIS technology was developed by a research team led by Prof. Ekant Sharma from IIT Roorkee and Prof. Prem Singh from IIIT Bangalore. The special RIS design has a smart arrangement of unit cells, each made with multiple layers and advanced RF (radio frequency) circuits. This design can change electromagnetic signals in real time, making it useful for 6G networks, intelligent sensing systems, and the next generation of wireless systems.
Prof. K.K. Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, congratulated the inventors and partners, saying, “At IIT Roorkee, we are committed to making sure that important research benefits both society and industry. This successful technology transfer shows our aim to lead in innovation-based growth and is a major success in reconfigurable RF systems.”
This partnership shows how academic institutions and industry are working together to make Indian technology ready for the global market.
Prof. Vivek Malik, Dean (SRIC) at IIT Roorkee, said, “At IIT Roorkee, we keep pushing the limits of innovation, and we are proud to see our deep-tech research being used in the real world. This partnership with Mantiswave Networks Pvt. Ltd shows how academic-industry collaborations can take Indian technologies to the global level.”
Dr. Ekant Sharma, one of the main inventors, said, “This RIS technology has great potential to change communication systems and smart sensing. We are happy to be part of this journey with IIT Roorkee, IIIT Bangalore, IIITB COMET Foundation, and Mantiswave Networks Pvt. Ltd to bring a scalable and future-ready solution to the market.”
The licensed RIS technology proves India’s strength in creating next-generation telecom solutions and shows the shared goal of all partners to take innovations from the lab to the market.
This achievement fits perfectly with the Government of India’s vision for Atmanirbhar Bharat and Digital India, which focus on self-reliance in important technologies and building a strong Indian innovation system. The successful transfer of RIS technology from academia to industry supports the country’s goal of developing advanced technology skills, improving next-generation communication systems, and speeding up the arrival of 6G and smart sensing systems. Through such collaborations, IIT Roorkee continues to help India’s mission for technology independence, startup growth, and global competitiveness in new industries.