Mumbai: The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Chennai, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), signed a transfer of technology (ToT) agreement with Nav Wireless Technologies Pvt. Ltd. for the deployment and commercialisation of two cutting-edge technologies: NLOS VICINITY and ILLUMINATE. The agreement was formalised on 28 November 2024 at Electronics Niketan, New Delhi, by C-DAC Chennai, scientist F & centre head, D. Ethirajan and Nav Wireless Technologies Pvt. Ltd, head of the embedded department, Hardik Raval.
MeitY secretary, IAS, S. Krishnan applauded the partnership, highlighting its transformative potential. “These technologies embody the power of public-private collaboration in fostering innovation,” he stated. He praised the perseverance of C-DAC over two and a half years in developing these solutions and the entrepreneurial initiative of Nav Wireless Technologies in embracing them for deployment.
The two technologies, developed under the R&D project titled ‘Visible Light Communication-Based LED Lighting Solutions’, are set to revolutionise communication and lighting control.
. NLOS VICINITY: A Non-Line-Of-Sight Visible Light Communication (VLC) system designed for indoor positioning, proximity advertising, and navigation.
. ILLUMINATE: A VLC-enabled smart indoor lighting and control system ideal for RF-free zones.
Both technologies leverage Visible Light Communication (VLC)/Li-Fi, which uses light waves instead of radio waves for data transmission. Li-Fi offers faster speeds, enhanced security, and greater energy efficiency, making it a transformative alternative to Wi-Fi. It is especially valuable for applications in smart cities, hospitals, airports, and defence sectors, thanks to its minimal electromagnetic interference and robust security features.
The agreement aims to make these solutions widely available and highlights India's capacity to lead the global Li-Fi market amidst growing digital economy and infrastructure initiatives.
C-DAC Chennai and Nav Wireless Technologies will collaborate to drive the commercial success of these innovations, creating scalable solutions for industries ranging from advertising to critical infrastructure.
The event was attended by key dignitaries, including MeitY additional secretary, IAS, Bhuvnesh Kumar; MeitY, JS&FA, Rajesh Singh; MeitY, scientist G & group coordinator (R&D in CC&BT), S. K. Marwaha; and other senior officials from MeitY and C-DAC, alongside representatives from Nav Wireless Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
