The University of Oulu’s 6G Flagship and Japan’s XG Mobile Promotion Forum (XGMF) signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding in February 2025 to strengthen collaboration on industrial wireless communications, specifically targeting 5G and 6G technologies. The agreement establishes a framework for exchanging information, participating in industry events, and conducting joint promotional activities to align future 6G standards. This partnership aims to leverage decades of cross-border cooperation in mobile communications to address current geopolitical challenges and drive innovation in next-generation networks.
Keywords: industrial wireless, 6G standardization, cross-border collaboration, next-generation networks, international partnership