The French government is supporting research and development (R&D) projects on advanced 5G and future network generations.
Public funding
The European Commission is encouraging the use of public funding from national governments and the EU to assist 5G rollout. Post pandemic recovery funding is a particularly important source.
Europe launches next phase of 6G Research and Innovation Programme
The second phase consists of another call for project proposals under Horizon Europe. The Commission set aside €132 million for this. It will be launched on the 17th of January 2023
NEC to build 5G campus network at Spanish University
The Japanese technology firm has teamed up with the University of Murcia in Spain to provide an experimental 5G platform for students.
Nokia to lead German 6G sensing project
Nokia will lead the KOMSENS-6G project which is funded by the German government.
European Commission opens second round of 5G funding
The Commission has launched its second call for 5G projects under the Connecting Europe Facility Digital programme (CEF Digital).
Spain announces second phase of 5G and 6G R&D fund
The Spanish government is offering an extra €116 million euros in funding for new R&D projects.
European Commission to host digital matchmaking workshop for 5G funding
The workshop will take place on the 20th of September in preparation for the second round of funding for 5G projects.
5G Observatory releases new July 2022 report
The 5G Observatory has published its latest report which gives readers an overview of 5G developments within the EU and internationally.
Nokia to lead 6G project
Nokia will lead a new 6G project funded by the German government called 6G-ANNA.
Italy awards more 5G infrastructure funding contracts
A joint venture between Italian mobile operators Vodafone and TIM has won six lots of funding with a combined value of €345 million.
