Germany to Invest 700 Million Euros in 6G Development
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has announced plans to invest almost 700 million euros in the development of the 6G mobile communication standard by 2025. The BMBF believes that 6G will revolutionize mobile data technology and communication in the next decade. The first research project, 6G-life, is set to begin in a few months.
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Technical University of Dresden (TUD) have announced the launch of the 6G-life project. Led by Professor Frank Fitzek, the project aims to establish a new center for researching the 6th generation of mobile communication. The project will involve 60 employees and 40 professors at each location, working together to develop the communication network of the future from various perspectives. In total, around 200 scientists will work on the 6G project.
6G is expected to play a significant role in the industry and healthcare sectors in Germany, with many use cases already possible, including autonomous driving, communication with robots, and automated machine control. However, the project leader, Fitzek, emphasizes the need for real-time communication and the ability to control things without delay, which the current 6G standard cannot fulfill. Therefore, the development of 6G will focus on security, sustainability, and energy efficiency.
The project is expected to take around ten years to complete, with network expansion not starting until 2030. The German government’s investment in 6G development demonstrates its commitment to staying at the forefront of technological innovation and ensuring that the country remains competitive in the global market.
