The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking has launched a new website to coordinate European research on 6G technology under Horizon Europe, backed by €900 million in Commission funding matched by industry contributions. This initiative aims to build upon the evolving 5G infrastructure to develop terabit-capacity networks with sub-millisecond response times for applications like real-time automation and digital twins. Success factors include establishing robust 5G ecosystems, adopting a broader value chain approach involving IoT and edge computing, and ensuring Europe remains a global standard setter through open interfaces and spectrum harmonization. The program seeks to address critical challenges such as energy efficiency and electromagnetic field safety while fostering international cooperation to secure a competitive position in the global 6G race.
Source: https://smart-networks.europa.eu/launch-of-the-smart-networks-and-services-joint-undertaking/
Keywords: stand-alone 5G core, Terabit capacities, human-centric Next-Generation Internet, energy-efficient architectures, spectrum harmonization