The SNS JU has released its 2026-2027 Research & Innovation Work Programme, allocating €22 million to five new projects focused on AI for 6G, device development, and experimental testbeds, while the European Commission adopted a simplified Horizon Europe 2026–2027 Work Programme with €14 billion in funding. Governance updates include the appointment of Colin Willcock as new Chair and Thibaut Kleiner as Vice-Chair of the Governing Board to guide strategic priorities. Key upcoming events include the SNS4SNS 2026 conference in February, the EuCNC & 6G Summit in June, and the launch of the SNS Stakeholders Group with a March 2026 application deadline. Recent project milestones highlight advances in digital twins, post-quantum security, and non-terrestrial network integration, with several projects concluding their research phases and transitioning to real-world deployment.
Source: https://smart-networks.europa.eu/sns-ju-december-2025-newsflash/
Keywords: network digital twins, AI-driven management, quantum-resilient security, green technologies, XR experiences