IIT Roorkee, COMET Foundation & IIIT Bangalore Signs Deal to Transfer Next-Gen RIS Technology
IIT Roorkee, COMET Foundation, and IIIT Bangalore have signed technology transfer agreement to advance next generation Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface technology.
IIT Roorkee, COMET Foundation, and IIIT Bangalore signed a technology transfer agreement
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee in collaboration with IIITB COMET Foundation, IIIT Bangalore, and Mantiswave Networks Private Limited has signed landmark Technology Transfer Agreement to license breakthrough Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface technology. Formalised at IIT Roorkee this agreement marks significant milestone in translating cutting edge research in wireless communication and radar systems into commercial applications.
Developed through joint efforts of a research team led by Prof. Ekant Sharma of IIT Roorkee and Prof. Prem Singh of IIIT Bangalore, the novel RIS design incorporates a sophisticated array of unit cells with multiple substrate layers and advanced RF circuitry. This architecture enables real-time reconfiguration of electromagnetic signals, paving the way for transformative applications in 6G communication networks, intelligent sensing systems, and next-generation wireless infrastructure.
Prof. K.K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, said," At IIT Roorkee, we are committed to ensure that transformative research reaches society and industry. This successful technology transfer reflects our vision of being a leader in innovation-led growth and marks a crucial milestone in the field of reconfigurable RF systems."
Commonly asked questions
According to media reports, the highest package offered during IIT Roorkee placements 2024 as compared with 2023 and 2022 are presented below:
Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2022) |
Placement Statistics (2023) |
Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
Highest domestic package |
INR 2.15 crore per annum |
INR 1.30 crore per annum |
NA |
Highest international package |
INR 2.15 crore per annum |
INR 1.06 crore per annum |
INR 2.05 Crore per Annum |
Yes, IIITB is good for placements. The course-wise key highlights of IIIT Bangalore placements 2026 is mentioned below:
Course |
Highest Package 2026 |
Average Package 2026 |
|---|---|---|
iMTech CSE |
INR 153 LPA |
INR 47.33 LPA |
iMTech ECE |
INR 80.42 LPA |
INR 38.54 LPA |
MTech CSE |
INR 62 LPA |
INR 23.45 LPA |
MTech ECE |
INR 43.23 LPA |
INR 31.59 LPA |
MSc by Research |
INR 39.71 LPA |
INR 23.85 LPA |
Yes, IIT Roorkee offers good placements to its students. A total of 742 offers were made and 163 companies visited the campus during IIT Roorkee placements 2025 (phase 1). Earlier, the key highlights of IIT Roorkee placements 2024 are presented below:
Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|
the highest domestic package |
INR 150 LPA |
the highest international package |
INR 205 LPA |
Average package |
INR 20 LPA (approx.) |
Total offers |
938 |
Total PPOs |
213 |
Total companies visited |
261 |
Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2022) |
Placement Statistics (2023) |
Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
the highest package |
INR 25.8 LPA |
INR 27.94 LPA |
INR 26 LPA |
Average package |
INR 16.8 LPA |
INR 18.34 LPA |
INR 18.3 LPA |
Median package |
INR 18 LPA |
INR 18.09 LPA |
INR 18.5 LPA |
Top domain |
Product Management |
Operations, IT & Analytics |
Operations, IT & Analytics |
Dr. Ekant Sharma, one of the lead inventors, stated, "This RIS technology holds tremendous potential for revolutionising communication infrastructure and smart sensing. We are excited to be part of this journey alongside IIT Roorkee, IIIT Bangalore, IIITB COMET Foundation and Mantiswave Networks Pvt. Ltd, contributing to the commercial pathway of a scalable and future-ready solution."
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