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Digital InnovationT-3
Telecom and Connectivity
Build applications and platforms that make connectivity faster, smarter, and more accessible. Work on 5G use cases, network optimization, OSS/BSS platforms, and solutions that bring reliable connectivity to underserved regions.
Section 05 · Problem Statements
Theme Problem Statements
Each problem statement comes with a tagline, brief description, and build type. Access the full brief document below.
T3.1Measurement and data
The Coverage Truth Layer
"Full bars and nothing works. Measure that, at village level, and make it undeniable."
Build an independent, village level measure of real network quality that catches strong signal with no usable service.
T3.2Software product
Running A Village Internet Business
"Thousands of small local operators run on paper, and lose money to problems they cannot see."
Build operations software for a small local internet provider: find the failing link, know who is connected, and get paid without chasing.
Problem briefs
- · Rural backhaul
- · Network slicing
- · QoE telemetry
Tech stack
5G NROpen RANSDN
Use cases
- · Smart campuses
- · Rural broadband
- · Private 5G for industry
Industry partners
- · Cisco
- · Intel
What you walk away with
- · Lab time with a telco partner
- · Reference deployment
Programme path
From brief to pilot.
01
Cohort
6-week curriculum + mentor reviews
02
Ideathon
City qualifier with partner judges
03
Build sprint
12-week build with industry briefs
04
Pilot
Production deployment with partner