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EU funding (€2,999,650): Optimized 6G-enabled IoT networks for unlicensed operations in the computing continuum Hor21 May 2026 EU Research and Innovation programme "Horizon"
Overview
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Optimized 6G-enabled IoT networks for unlicensed operations in the computing continuum
OPTIMUS-6G will develop a multi-domain network architectural framework that enhances multi-functional communication for IoT devices and applications in 6G unlicensed bands, addressing future use cases and optimising their performance. This will be achieved through the design of novel multi-band and multi-RAT models that optimize the operation of heterogeneous IoT devices across unlicensed 6G bands (6G-U), spanning multiple communication technologies (radio, optical) and domains (IoT, edge, cloud), as well as the development of an advanced digital twin (DT)-enabled framework to calibrate these models and test them on tangible use cases. To enable seamless integration of the OPTIMUS-6G architecture into the 6G-IoT ecosystem, the project will leverage multi-band communication by implementing cutting-edge technologies in both radio and optical bands to ensure reliable, high-bandwidth, and low-latency connectivity. It will also introduce hardware-agnostic, cross-layer protocols to optimize communications and data processing across heterogeneous IoT devices along the computing continuum. Furthermore, OPTIMUS-6G will enhance resource and data orchestration for network and application optimization by applying advanced AI-enabled mechanisms. The DT-enabled framework will be central to testing and evaluation, ensuring its seamless integration into the 6G-IoT framework. Finally, the deployed architecture will be validated and assessed across three use cases, focusing on unlicensed IoT operations to support long-term unattended deployments in manufacturing, healthcare, and campus networks.
Funded Companies:
| Company name | Funding amount |
| Artemis Research & Innovation Srl | €281,250 |
| Hyperion Teknoloji Bilisim Sanayi VE DIS Ticaret Ltd. Şti. | €337,500 |
| Idryma Technologias Kai Erevnas | €474,375 |
| Innocube ΙΚΕ | €348,750 |
| Interuniversitair Micro-Electronica Centrum | €370,800 |
| Intracom Single Member SA Telecom Solutions | €360,000 |
| Luxembourg Institute OF Science AND Technology | €375,625 |
| Siemens AG | €451,350 |
Source: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101291589
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