EU allocates €500 mn in funding for 6G research

The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) announced a significant boost in EU funding for 6G research, accumulating over €500 million to accelerate next-gen telecom technologies.

Erzsebet Fitori
Erzsebet Fitori

In its third call for proposals, SNS JU allocated an additional €130 million, selecting 16 innovative projects aimed at developing 6G network infrastructure, platforms, and services. With a robust response, the call attracted applications from 1,874 participants across 33 countries, underscoring Europe’s strategic focus on advancing telecommunications. The SNS-JU is a public-private partnership funded by the European Commission.

Key projects include:

FLECON-6G: Developing an intelligent, flexible, and secure 6G architecture.

UNITY-6G: Crafting an AI-based, sustainable network architecture.

6G-LEADER: Enhancing radio access networks with AI-driven algorithms.

AMBIENT-6G: Introducing energy-neutral IoT devices powered by ambient energy.

XTRUST-6G: Establishing a quantum-safe, zero-trust security framework.

AMAZING-6G: Conducting large-scale trials in sectors like healthcare and energy.

SNS JU’s Executive Director, Erzsebet Fitori, reaffirmed Europe’s commitment to global leadership in 6G innovation — at the 5G Techritory Forum in Riga. The annual forum serves as a platform to advance cross-industry collaboration and promote Europe’s technological competitiveness in the digital era.

Meanwhile, SNS JU has selected Nokia to be the coordinator of the SUSTAIN-6G lighthouse project. Nokia will lead a consortium of innovators that will identify how 6G can play a key role in building a sustainable future.

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