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Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET)
Context
Indian National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan led the second session of the India-US initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET).
What is iCET?
- The Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) was launched during the Quad summit in Tokyo in 2022, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden.
- It aims to deepen strategic cooperation between India and the United States in several key sectors:
- Focus Areas:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Quantum Computing
- Semiconductors
- Advanced Telecommunications
- Biotechnology
- Clean Energy
- Quantum Technology
Key Points of the Framework:
- Supply Chains and Co-production: iCET seeks to build resilient supply chains and support co-production and co-development of technologies.
- Research Agency Partnership: Plans include establishing a joint research agency to drive collaboration, particularly in AI.
- Defence Technological Cooperation: A new roadmap will be developed to accelerate joint development and production in defence technology.
- Other Initiatives: This includes developing common standards for AI, connecting defence startups through an 'innovation bridge', supporting semiconductor ecosystem development, advancing cooperation in 5G and 6G technologies, and adopting OpenRAN network technology in India.
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