News & Events​

Participants from 5G-EPICENTRE:

• Eneko Atxutegi (Nemergent)

Summary: The meeting provided updates on various streams of the SNS Partnership and key discussions on future directions.

Key Points:

• Progress status of the SNS Partnership implementation and work program was presented by Nicola.
• Streams Overview:
  • Stream A: Focus on 5G evolution and the impact of current architectures.
  • Stream B: Emphasized research foundation for 6G.
  • Stream C: Highlighted experimental infrastructures of 6G, aiming to provide pre-6G experimental infrastructure.
  • Stream D: Discussed large-scale trials and pilots with verticals, with a proposed 20% SME funding allocation, particularly in this stream.
• Proposal for SME Membership Fee:
  • Proposed a membership fee of 4500 EUR for SMEs to sustain the 6G-IA and contribute to the SNS office, potentially increasing to 6k. To be determined.
• Feedback from Horizon Europe Calls:
  • Shared opinions on proposal structures, page limitations, and formatting challenges.
• Feedback from Joint Workshop:
  • Noted a 30% increase in participants compared to the average.
• Proposal for New Workshop on Components for 6G:
  • Proposed by Jacques, aiming to showcase the work of SME WG members already engaged in the field.
• Discussion on “The EU Needs an Effective Digital Markets Act”:
  • No immediate action required based on the discussions.