Yesterday the Spanish Government approved a financial support of 92M€ to lead national research and innovation in 5G and 6G. The CTTC becomes the technological and research institution to receive the largest financial support. With a proven experience in the participation, leadership and coordination in European H2020-5GPPP projects. The Technological Centre for Telecommunications of Catalonia is one of the selected public research centers to lead the execution of research and innovation projects, with a total budget of approximately 22M€.
This financial support will allow to increase the development of own 5G and 6G technology in the national territory, fostering public-private collaboration with the specific participation of public research institutions, the industry and the vertical services and applications ecosystem. This initiative intends also to increase the training and job opportunities in telecom systems, 6G and digital economy.