Expression of Interest | Sangam Initiative

Fostering Innovation in Infrastructure

About EoI

• The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) extends a special invitation to industry leaders, tech companies, experts, startups, institutions and innovators to participate in an "Expression of Interest" (EoI). This invitation is anchored around an innovative "Proof of Concept" (PoC), focused on revolutionising the Planning & Design of Infrastructure. At the heart of this PoC is the integration of Digital Twin technology with comprehensive mobility insights, drawing from a wide spectrum of data sources, including key insights from the telecom sector.
• DoT is seeking forward-thinking contributors who are keen to explore how this convergence of digital technology and data can bring about a transformative shift in infrastructure planning and design.
• This EoI is not just an opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge project; it is a platform to shape the future of infrastructure planning and design. The Proof of Concept (PoC) initiated under this Expression of Interest (EoI) is officially designated as 'PoC: Digital Twin - Sangam.'
• The 'Digital Twin - Sangam' is designed to showcase how the integration of Digital Twin technology with state-of-the-art digital communication and computational tools can effectively address the challenge of infrastructure development and effective planning. The PoC will leverage technologies such as Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to play a pivotal role in analysing complex data sets, providing deeper insights into attendee behaviour and infrastructure usage. It is also aimed to leverage Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs): Ensuring that the increased data collection and analysis uphold privacy standards is a key aspect of the PoC, addressing potential privacy concerns. Internet of Things (IoT) technology would be instrumental in real-time monitoring and management of event infrastructure, enhancing the capacity for responsive planning and design.
• In this context, nuanced insights and strategic planning become crucial to not only enrich the attendee experience but also to mitigate the strain on infrastructure and the environment

Stages of EoI

A Two-Stage Expedition for Collaborative Innovation and Impactful Solution Development

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First Stage of EoI

Setting foundation for a collaborative, innovative and impactful journey

Second Stage

Designed to bring start-ups, industry leaders, and stakeholders together

First Stage of EoI

Setting foundation for a collaborative, innovative and impactful journey. An opportunity for all to contribute meaningfully towards creating powerful and more meaningful solutions and also provide opportunities to all stakeholders to forge lasting partnerships.

This stage will help all stakeholders to
- ⦿ Understand the Broader Impact and concept of the EoI
- ⦿ Inspire and inculcate Innovation and Idea Sharing
- ⦿ Collaborative Problem Solving
- ⦿ Networking and Building Connections
Screening of First Stage
- ⦿ Technical discussions/ presentations will be held with the short-listed participants, which are prima facie considered technically capable to contribute in developing solutions using digital twin technologies..
Deliverables of First Stage
- ⦿ Development of a Living List of Use Cases
- ⦿ Presentation of Proposed Solutions
- ⦿ Inclusion in the Living List
Duration of First Stage
- ⦿ After finalisation of list of participants, within two months, all participants are required to finish the tasks of the first stage
This stage is categorised as a “Non-committal” EoI, meaning participation in the second stage is not limited exclusively to those shortlisted in the first stage.

Second Stage of EoI

Designed to bring start-ups, industry leaders, and stakeholders together to develop and demonstrate solutions in the context of the PoC

Refining Requirements
- ⦿ On the basis of the insights and understanding gleaned from the first stage, a more detailed and structured set of requirements will be formulated. The refined requirements will be to get more targeted and advanced proposals from the participants to the second stage of the EoI
The major outcomes
- ⦿ Building an Inclusive Ecosystem for Innovation
- ⦿ Developing a Value-Driven Ecosystem
- ⦿ Establishing Digital Service Centers
- ⦿ Developing tailored Simulation Models
- ⦿ Setting the Framework for International Standards
- ⦿ Bridging Development and Commercialization
- ⦿ Fostering Synergies and Capacity Building
Duration of Second Stage
- ⦿ Subsequent to completion of the first stage, the requirements will be notified.
- ⦿ However, the duration is tentatively set for approximately six months from the announcement date of the finalised list of participating players for the second stage.
- ⦿ This time frame is planned to allow for a thorough exploration of the PoC's objectives, encouraging participants to deliver their best within this period.
The second stage of the EoI is thus a critical phase in translating innovative ideas into practical, scalable solutions that have the potential to transform the landscape of infrastructure planning and design. It is a step towards actualizing the practical applications of the technologies and strategies explored in the PoC, paving the way for widespread adoption and impact

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Be part of shaping the future of infrastructure planning and design. Register now for the Expression of Interest and contribute to groundbreaking solutions

About EoI

About EoI

Stages of EoI

First Stage of EoI

Second Stage

First Stage of EoI

This stage will help all stakeholders to

Screening of First Stage

Deliverables of First Stage

Duration of First Stage

This stage is categorised as a “Non-committal” EoI, meaning participation in the second stage is not limited exclusively to those shortlisted in the first stage.

Second Stage of EoI

Refining Requirements

The major outcomes

Duration of Second Stage

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