IITH incubated WiSig Networks showcases 5G, 6G innovations to PM Modi at emerging tech conclave | Hyderabad News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes a look at the indigenous 5G and 6G technologies developed by IIT Hyderabad-incubated WiSig Networks at the ongoing Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

Hyderabad: IIT Hyderabad-incubated (IITH) telecom technology startup WiSig Networks showcased indigenous 5G and emerging 6G innovations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the ongoing Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.Modi visited the company’s stall and viewed demonstrations of communication technologies developed through IIT Hyderabad’s research ecosystem, including rural connectivity platforms, satellite-enabled services and pre-6G research.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with officials of IIT Hyderabad incubated WiSig Networks at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 that is underway at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi

WiSig presented Koala Tag, a compact device designed to connect through mobile towers and satellites, allowing users in remote areas to send messages, share locations and seek emergency help via existing phones. The company said the technology could aid fishermen far offshore and defence personnel in border regions.The startup also demonstrated operational indigenous 5G networks for rural India, showing high-speed connectivity for households, gram panchayats, anganwadis and schools in underserved villages.During the visit, Modi asked about 6G work at IIT Hyderabad and WiSig. The team briefed him on OTFDM, an emerging pre-6G waveform invented and demonstrated by their researchers.The presentation was led by Sakshama Ghoslya, principal engineer at WiSig and an IIT Hyderabad MTech alumnus.WiSig said the showcase reflected India’s push for self-reliant telecommunications and future global standards. IIT Hyderabad said the effort strengthened deep-tech entrepreneurship and national digital inclusion.The conclave, inaugurated by Modi on October 27, brought together scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, international experts and deep-tech startups under the theme “Creative Minds, Catalyzing Science, Empowering Technologies.” About 150 startups are participating across 12 thematic areas.