The NetworldEurope SME Working Group highlighted the critical role of small and medium-sized enterprises in advancing Europe’s 6G transition and digital sovereignty during the EuCNC & 6G Summit 2025 in Poznań. Key members including Montimage, IS-Wireless, and RunEL showcased their innovations through demonstrations and participated in a dedicated session on driving next-generation communication networks. The event featured strategic discussions on SME scalability and R&I program inclusion, emphasizing the need to bridge industry, academia, and policy to ensure SMEs remain central to Europe’s digital future.
Keywords: SME innovation, digital sovereignty, EU R&I programmes, industry collaboration, 6G transition