The Italian RESTART program represents the nation’s most significant public R&D initiative for telecommunications, aiming to revitalize world-class expertise in 5G and 6G cellular networks, high-capacity fixed systems, and satellite technologies. This program integrates advanced technologies such as distributed cloud, artificial intelligence, programmable hardware, and integrated optics to support diverse applications across sectors including agriculture, industry, and healthcare. During the upcoming SNS CSA CO-OP webinar, RESTART will showcase its key achievements and highlight newly established experimental facilities and labs designed to foster collaboration within the European 6G ecosystem. These efforts align with the SNS JU’s strategic goals to pool resources and ensure European digital sovereignty through cohesive research and innovation.
Keywords: RESTART program, experimental facilities, distributed cloud, programmable hardware, national R&D initiatives