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Ericsson fosters innovation with Networked India 2015

Ericsson, a global ICT leader has announced top five finalists for its Networked India initiative, in partnership with CNN-IBN, that seeks to identify innovations that employ cloud, broadband and mobility to benefit society. Ericsson has been at the forefront to foster innovation in the country and Networked India is an initiative to give recognition to change makers and help realize the Networked Society in India.
Press release
Aug 28, 2015
  • Ericsson announces top five finalists for Networked India 2015.
  • Top two winners to be selected at the Grand Finale on 7th August 2015

Ericsson, a global ICT leader has announced top five finalists for its Networked India initiative, in partnership with CNN-IBN, that seeks to identify innovations that employ cloud, broadband and mobility to benefit society. Ericsson has been at the forefront to foster innovation in the country and Networked India is an initiative to give recognition to change makers and help realize the Networked Society in India.

The nominations were invited from innovators all across the country through the campaign portal www.networkedindia.com. Over 140 entries were received in the period 8th June to 12th July, 2015 and top five projects have been selected by an eminent jury comprising of industry experts. The shortlisted projects are on diverse subjects and sectors such as Healthcare, Environment, Transport and Human Rights.

The grand finale of the Ericsson Networked India will see the finalists presenting their unique ideas. The top two winners will be announced at the Grand Finale to be held at New Delhi on August 7th. The Grand Finale of Networked India will include keynote address by Dr. M Annadurai, Director, ISRO Satellite Centre & Programme Director of Mars Orbiter Mission (ISRO) followed by brief presentations by the finalists showcasing their projects and a panel discussion on ‘Networked India: Are we there yet? ’.

Chris Houghton, Head of Region India, Ericsson, said, “Ericsson has long envisioned the arrival of a Networked Society. As this transformation comes to life, we are seeing people use mobility and the internet to make a positive impact on their own situations and their communities. Networked India is a platform wherein the real change-makers can come to the fore and share their stories. At Ericsson, we see ourselves as enablers of change makers.”

Avinash Kaul, CEO, IBN News Network said, “The world has come closer because of innovations in the field of communication. We’re proud to be the flag-bearers in promoting and encouraging such remarkable innovations which, in the days to come, help build a better society and a better country.”

About Networked India

Networked India is a unique new initiative in partnership with Ericsson, which will identify and reward young Indian minds, who are using networking, communication and technology to come up with ground-breaking and disruptive innovations. The campaign aims to create a Networked Society, in which connectivity becomes the starting point to communicate and collaborate among the citizens, which unleashes new ways to empower and transform the world around us.

The shortlisted entries will be evaluated by an esteemed Jury at the Grand Finale on Aug 07 in New Delhi where the best innovations will get cash rewards and further support for their projects.

Notes to editors

Ericsson is the driving force behind the Networked Society – a world leader in communications technology and services. Our long-term relationships with every major telecom operator in the world allow people, business and society to fulfill their potential and create a more sustainable future.

Our services, software and infrastructure – especially in mobility, broadband and the cloud – are enabling the telecom industry and other sectors to do better business, increase efficiency, improve the user experience and capture new opportunities.

With more than 110,000 professionals and customers in 180 countries, we combine global scale with technology and services leadership. We support networks that connect more than 2.5 billion subscribers. Forty percent of the world’s mobile traffic is carried over Ericsson networks. And our investments in research and development ensure that our solutions – and our customers – stay in front.

Founded in 1876, Ericsson has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. Net sales in 2013 were SEK 227.4 billion (USD 34.9 billion). Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX stock exchange in Stockholm and the NASDAQ in New York.

For further information, please contact

Gaurav Sharma
Phone: +91 9871823339
E-mail: gaurav.z.sharma@ericsson.com