Department of Telecom is inviting EoIs for 5G VEPP; know if you are eligible, how to apply?

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is inviting Expression of Interest (EoI) for the “5G Vertical Engagement and Partnership Program(VEPP)” initiative.

The 5G VEPP aims to build strong collaboration partnerships across 5G Use-case ecosystem stakeholders with velocity and emphasis to address User/Vertical Industry needs.

Check out who can apply:

• User/Vertical Industries(Private & Public):-  Individual Vertical Enterprise user/Group of Enterprises (Multiple verticals)
• Service providers:-Telecom Service Providers (TSPs);M2M service providers etc.
• Solution Providers/System Integrators (SIs):-End to End Usecase providers (including OEMs);System Integrators
• Solution Partners/ /Devices, Sensors, Equipment Vendors (OEMs):-Any Start-up/MSME/industry which has demonstrable use cases;Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in Network Domain;OEMs in CPEs/Devices/Instruments/Sensors/Smart Machinery & Meters/Devices/robots/Drones(BLVOS)etc. in all user verticals viz. Medical, Power, Smart Metering, IoT, Mining etc.

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The 5G Vertical Engagement and Partnership Program is being offered to Industry verticals which have potential as breeding grounds for innovative 5G use cases, through an Expression of Interest (EoI).

VEPP to enable close collaboration between User verticals and 5G Tech which can trigger a multiplier effect to try & fine tune 5G digital solutions in respective economic verticals.

The Government of India updated the same via a tweet on its Twitter handle.

Are you working in the 5G sector? @DoT_India is inviting Expression of Interest (EoI) for the '5G Vertical Engagement and Partnership Program' to boost collaboration across the 5G use-case ecosystem.

Apply now: https://t.co/z4UykrDHUE pic.twitter.com/ZYcAK9FpvT

— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) July 6, 2022

When and How to register ?

The Last date of submission of entries is 31st July,2022.

Steps to register:

• Visit https://dot.gov.in/whatsnew/5g-vertical-engagement-and-partnership-progr... for registration.
• Download the new attachment-'5G VEPP Format'
• Fill name of the Enterprise & SPoC Details, including mobile number and email.
• Send the area of interest.
• Further, Send your interest to be a ‘5G VEPP’ partner in compliance to the roles envisaged at Annexure) through email to alex.vikas17@gov.in/ jitendra.bhoi@gov.in