New €104 million call to support cutting-edge research and innovation in 6G

This new funding by the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) is set to boost European leadership in the development of next-generation 6G mobile technologies.

It is the first call to open under the SNS JU Research & Innovation (R&I) 2025 work programme, which reflects the EU’s commitment to not only keeping pace with global innovation in telecommunications, but also shaping standards and technologies, while ensuring European values are embedded in design and operation of 6G networks. This includes sustainability ambitions, ensuring that 6G technologies bring environmental and societal benefits. The 2025 programme also responds to recent European Commission priorities, including realising the ambitions of the white paper “How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?“.

The call will open on 22 May 2025, with participants able to submit proposals until 18 September 2025 (more information about the call can be found on the Funding & Tenders Portal)

Later this year, the SNS JU will also launch a separate call to support large scale pilots and trials in sectors such as industry and manufacturing, transportation, emergency and safety services.

Source: The press release was published here