Designed as a next-gen co-creation hub, this futuristic space empowers device vendors, OEMs, M2M service providers, startups, and enterprises to ideate, prototype, test, and validate IoT use cases across industries.
It is platform that inspires innovators, orchestrates ecosystem and transforms Businesses.
Powered by AWS and backed by C-DoT’s standardization expertise, the lab is dedicated to new-age IoT solutions and fostering ecosystem development.
Product Features
Co-creation Zone
Dedicated space to innovate with Vi and AWS experts and test prototypes on live setups
Joint Certification Support
Device testing & validation for interoperability and compliance with C-DoT
Tailored Development Support
Custom guidance from ideation to integration
Network Simulation Lab
Full-stack access to Vi network Technologies (2G to 5G + NB-IoT)
oneM2M compatibility testing and consultation
Make your devices and applications interoperable with oneM2M standards with C-DoT’s expertise
Benefits For Business
De-risk IoT roll outs
Ensure devices & solutions work seamlessly on field
Cost effective Innovation
Co-create use cases with industry experts (AWS, C-DoT, and Vi)
Visibility & Market readiness
Showcase solutions through our reach
Faster time to market
Prototype and validate under one roof
Technology confidence
Real world use cases designed on robust platforms and certfication
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frequently asked questions
1. What is Vi Business IoT Innovation lab?
The Vi IoT Innovation Lab is India’s first telco-backed co-creation and certification lab, where businesses can test, certify, and co-create IoT devices and solutions. It is designed to make IoT adoption faster, safer, and simpler.
2. What do “Inspire”, Orchestrate” and “Transform” mean in this context?
Inspire: Immerse visitors in live demos that spark ideas and showcase possibilities.
Orchestrate: Explore and discuss co-create opportunities
Transform: Sign up together to deliver certified, interoperable solutions that drive measurable business impact.
3. What is the role of AWS and C-DOT in the lab?
AWS is the Technology Partner that brings its cloud, edge computing, and AI capabilities to enable scalable, future-ready solutions and joint go-to-market activities.
C-DOT is our certification partner, ensuring solutions meet telecom standards and are interoperable with Indian network requirements and as per oneM2M
Together, they make the lab a trusted, open ecosystem hub for innovation.
4. How is the lab different from a 5G lab?
5G labs focus primarily on use case & application development on 5G Technology. 100 labs in Indian Academia were announced funding through DoT by PM at IMC 2023 to encourage R&D effort of 5G and 6G.
Vi IoT Innovation Lab is network-agnostic (supports 2G, 4G, NB-IoT, 5G) and goes beyond connectivity — it certifies devices, simulates real network conditions, and co-creates solutions with customers across industries.
5. How is this lab different from MTCTE lab?
MTCTE labs certify devices for regulatory compliance (accepted TEC standards) only.
Vi IoT Innovation Lab complements MTCTE by testing end-to-end solution performance, network interoperability, and readiness for large-scale deployment — something regulatory labs don’t offer.
Also, we offer co-creation services alongwith Industry experts.
6. What are the features of the lab?
1) Co-creation Zone
Dedicated space to innovate with Vi and AWS experts and test prototypes on live setups
2) Network Simulation Lab
Full-stack access to Vi network Technologies (2G to 5G + NB-IoT)
3) Joint Certification Support
Device testing & validation for interoperability and compliance with C-DoT
4) oneM2M compatibility testing and consultation
Make your devices and applications interoperable with oneM2M standards with C-DoT’s expertise
5) Tailored Development Support
Custom guidance from ideation to integration
7. Who can approach IoT Innovation Lab?
Any OEM, startup, enterprise, ecosystem partner looking to test, certify, or co-create IoT solutions — regardless of industry — can engage with the lab.
Also Enterprise customers looking for new age solutions that can transform their business can approach IoT Innovation Lab for Inspire sessions and orchestration possibilities
8. What industries does the lab cater to?
Automotive & Connected Vehicles, Utilities & Smart Grids, Payments & POS, Logistics & Supply Chain, and Smart Manufacturing — with use cases that are scalable across other verticals.
9. What is “Inspire” session?
An Inspire Session is a curated walkthrough of the lab’s live use cases. It is designed to give visitors new ideas, show what’s possible with IoT, and help identify business problems that can be solved.
10. What is “Orchestration” session?
A deep-dive workshop that follows an Inspire Session for select customers and partners. Here, Vi and partners co-create a roadmap with the customer, align on business goals, and ideate potential pilots.
11. What is “Transform” phase?
Transform is the stage where customers and partners sign up with Vi to create business impacting solutions that are tested, certified, and scaled into commercial deployments — ensuring they are future-ready and reliable.
12. What kind of devices does the lab certify?
Any IoT or M2M device — such as smart meters, POS devices, soundboxes, GPS trackers, connected car consoles, industrial sensors — across multiple network types (2G, 4G, NB-IoT, 5G).
13. How is this lab beneficial to customers and Innovators?
1) De-risk IoT roll outs
Ensure devices & solutions work seamlessly on field
2) Faster time to market
Prototype and validate under one roof
3) Cost effective Innovation
Co-create use cases with industry experts (AWS, C-DoT, and Vi)
4) Technology confidence
Real world use cases designed on robust platforms and certification
5) Visibility & Market readiness
Showcase solutions through Vi’s reach
14. Can we bring our own use case to the lab?
Yes. Customers are encouraged to bring their business problem or prototype to the lab, so that Vi and its partners can test, validate, and co-create a solution.
15. Is the lab future ready?
Absolutely. The lab supports 5G network simulations, edge computing integrations, and AI-based use cases — preparing businesses for the next wave of IoT transformation. It also supports oneM2M standard compatibility mentorship and testing
16. Where is the IoT Lab located?
IoT Lab is currently located in Mumbai. However, testing is conducted with Live network PAN India as per the use case requirements.
17. What are the various test cases against which the product is evaluated?
There are currently 175+ scenarios against which the product is tested. The test scenarios are added or modified as per applicability to a type of product. The broad test categories are-
- Functional testing
- Interoperabilitytesting
- Compatibility testing
- Use case specific testing
- Testing for OneM2M standard
- Drive testing
18. Does the IoT Lab offer any certification after successful testing?
Yes, after successful testing against all the applicable test scenarios a joint certification with C-DOT will be issued for the tested device.
19. What is the validity of certificate issued?
The certificate is valid for a maximum period of 12 months or as long as the hardware/ firmware/ software version remain the same, whichever is earlier.
20. Is the certificate issued as a hard copy?
The certificate will be shared with the customer as a soft copy and a hard copy along with test reports and recommendations.
21. What are oneM2M standard test cases?
The test scenarios for oneM2M standards compatibility include validating the device firmware/ communication and protocols or application platform are built as per oneM2M guidelines. This would also involve interfacing the device with the C-DOT Common Services Platform to validate if the interoperability at the application level is as per oneM2M standards.
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