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Our Missions

Research with a clear purpose

Open6GHub+ structures application-oriented research along clearly defined missions. Each mission addresses specific technological, societal and regulatory challenges and aims to translate research results into measurable progress and sustainable impact.

  1. Mission 1: Regulatory Frameworks Scientific foundations for regulation, spectrum use and societal acceptance

    The success of future generations of mobile communications depends crucially on appropriate regulatory frameworks. We develop scientifically sound foundations for assessing electromagnetic fields (EMF), using spectrum resources efficiently, and ensuring the security and resilience of future 6G networks. In doing so, we support a sovereign European position in international regulatory and standardization bodies.

    Focus areas

    • EMF & energy efficiency
    • Spectrum and licensing models
    • Resilience & cybersecurity

  2. Mission 2: Evaluation System for 6G RAN Functionalities An open testing and evaluation system for future radio access networks

    Innovations need to be tested and validated at an early stage. We are therefore developing an open, modular testing and evaluation platform for future Radio Access Network (RAN) technologies. This environment enables research institutions and industry partners to jointly develop and compare new approaches and evaluate them under realistic conditions.

    Focus areas

    • Specification of a 6G RAN testing platform
    • Open hardware and software architectures
    • Standardized testing and evaluation methodology

  3. Mission 3: Sovereign Campus Networks Flexible and trustworthy 6G networks for industry and public institutions

    Private mobile networks are becoming a key building block of the digitalized economy. We develop open, modular, and scalable 6G campus networks that meet the needs of industry, logistics, research institutions, and public-sector operators. Our goal is to create practical reference architectures and blueprints for the widespread deployment of sovereign 6G networks.

    Focus areas

    • Modular campus network architectures
    • Open RAN and core components
    • Use cases from industry and logistics

  4. Mission 4: Smart Radio Modem “Made in Europe” Technological sovereignty through European modem and chip expertise

    Modem and chip technologies form the foundation of future communications systems. To reduce strategic dependencies, we develop concepts and roadmaps for an intelligent European 6G radio modem. At the same time, we foster an open innovation ecosystem that brings together research, industry, and technology providers.

    Focus areas

    • Architecture of an intelligent 6G modem
    • Chiplet-based platforms
    • European innovation ecosystem

  5. Mission 5: Resilient Critical Infrastructures Reliable communications for energy, transport and public safety

    Energy supply, transportation, healthcare, and public safety depend on highly available communications networks. We research resilient 6G networks designed to operate reliably even under extreme conditions, during natural disasters, or in the event of widespread disruption, thereby safeguarding the operational capacity of critical infrastructure.

    Focus areas

    • Resilient network architectures
    • Rapid recovery
    • Secure end-to-end communications

  6. Mission 6: Unified 3D Networks for Global Connectivity Seamless communications across terrestrial, airborne and satellite networks

    The future of communications does not end at the horizon. We research integrated 3D network architectures that connect terrestrial mobile networks, airborne platforms, and satellite systems. Our goal is to provide seamless, reliable, and global connectivity for people, machines, and digital services.

    Focus areas

    • Integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks
    • Direct-to-satellite communications
    • Global broadband coverage

  7. Mission 7: Security & Trustworthiness Testbed Trust and security for future communications systems

    6G will create new opportunities, but also new attack surfaces. We therefore develop test environments, security concepts, and assessment methods that enable the trustworthiness of future communications systems to be analyzed and validated in a transparent manner. In doing so, we lay the foundation for secure digital infrastructure.

    Focus areas

    • Security by design
    • Zero-trust architectures
    • Cryptographic agility

  8. Mission 8: AI-Powered Network Management and Protocols Intelligent and autonomous networks for the 6G era

    The complexity of future communications systems requires new forms of automation. We research how generative and hybrid AI approaches can support the operation, optimization, and evolution of networks. Our goal is to create adaptive, efficient, and largely self-organizing 6G systems.

    Focus areas

    • Generative AI for network operations
    • Hybrid AI architectures
    • Automated protocol development

  9. Mission 9: Framework for Intelligent Context-Aware Services Context-aware applications for real-world use cases

    6G will enable new forms of digital services that understand their surroundings and adapt dynamically to users and situations. We develop open frameworks and development platforms to efficiently design, test, and deploy such context-aware applications in real-world settings.

    Focus areas

    • Context modeling
    • Development and testing tools
    • Demonstrators and real-world use cases

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