New Delhi: Keysight Technologies and SAMEER, an R&D institution under the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly advance research in 6G communication and healthcare technologies in India.
Focus on Domestic R&D Infrastructure
The partnership aims to establish a Center of Excellence and a dedicated research lab focused on healthcare and next-generation wireless technologies. According to officials, this step is expected to enhance India’s capacity to develop indigenous technologies and reduce dependency on imports in critical sectors.
The labs will support research in advanced medical electronics, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems and linear accelerators used in cancer treatment. SAMEER has already developed a 1.5 Tesla MRI system and an indigenous LINAC, which could see wider adoption with technical and infrastructural support from Keysight.
Enabling 6G Research Across Institutions
A significant aspect of the collaboration involves building infrastructure for 6G research across Indian academic and R&D institutions. Keysight will provide testing and measurement capabilities, while SAMEER will contribute with domain knowledge in microwave and RF engineering. This is expected to benefit academic researchers and industry stakeholders preparing for the upcoming transition from 5G to 6G.
Dr. P. Hanumantha Rao, Director General of SAMEER, said the institution’s recent work on an end-to-end 5G stack with IIT Madras forms a strong foundation for its 6G plans. The collaboration is aimed at making advanced technologies more accessible to Indian researchers.
Aligned with National Tech Strategy
The initiative supports the government’s broader ‘Made in India’ push by focusing on domestic capability building in high-tech sectors. It also aligns with the Digital India and National Digital Health Mission goals by exploring technological solutions for healthcare challenges.
Sudhir Tangri, Keysight’s India Country GM, said the company would help establish essential research infrastructure, but emphasized the long-term goal is to support India’s innovation ecosystem in both communication and healthcare domains.
The partnership is positioned as a step toward fostering long-term R&D, rather than a commercial venture. Both parties have stressed the importance of collaboration between government-backed institutions and private technology firms to drive research outcomes that serve public and strategic needs.
