The Future Wireless Research Infrastructure (FUWIRI) has been designated a Majakka “lighthouse” infrastructure by the Research Council of Finland, securing prioritized funding from a €130 million allocation for the 2025-2028 period. Led by the University of Oulu, this status enables the expansion of experimental facilities focused on sub-terahertz frequencies above 100 GHz, which are critical for developing high-speed, low-latency 6G networks. The initiative integrates artificial intelligence, machine learning, and Open RAN architecture to optimize network performance and supports the development of a fully integrated 5G-6G testing platform by 2030. Through a national collaboration involving Tampere University, Aalto University, and VTT, FUWIRI aims to advance applications in autonomous transport, smart manufacturing, and remote surgery while shaping future global wireless standards.
Keywords: FUWIRI, sub-terahertz, Open RAN, digital twins, experimental facilities