Government

In 2023, The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) tasked the UKTIN Future Capability Strategic

Project Goals:

The HiPer-RAN project (“Highly Intelligent, Highly Performing RAN”) set out to develop an open, flexible platform capable of hosting diverse software-based intelligence across the entire Radio Access Network (RAN) architecture, from higher-layer orchestration down to the physical layer.

The purpose of this webinar is to share current Horizon collaborative opportunities in the UK for advanced communications.

Executive Summary

The Dorset Open Networks Ecosystem (DONE) project undertook R&D across two strands of Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) enablement - RAN intelligent controller (RIC) applications plus processors and RAN/Radio Frequency (RF) hardware.

Cambridge Tech Week 2025 is set to return from 15 – 19 September, with a focus on global collaboration and a bold ambition: to showcase Cambridge as the deep tech capital of Europe and a driving force behind some of the world’s most transformative technologies. 

The growing demand for data and applications such as deep learning has led to a surge in network traffic and energy consumption.

The One4HDD project is required to produce a business model for sustainability, either sustaining the project and/or its benefits. To support this, HorseguardsConsulting* has been engaged to develop this report, providing a structured analysis of commercial opportunities, sustainability pathways, and next steps.

We are excited to announce IEEE DySPAN'25, the premier global forum for cutting-edge developments in spectrum technology and policy. This year's event will take place in London from May 12-16, 2025, and will focus on advancing spectrum innovation to meet the growing demands for wireless capacity across diverse applications.

Join AI Labs, a multi-week virtual programme helping businesses in transportation, agriculture, creative, and construction sectors develop AI strategies in data, tech, and scaling—guided by experts and Innovate UK for long-term success.

The MarK project aimed to demonstrate how shared infrastructure and neutral hosting models could have enabled new commercial and community-based services, overcome current 5G deployment barriers, delivered enriched services, and improved customer choice.

The ONE WORD programme brought together four local authorities to build 5G infrastructure, supported by industry project participants.

This report provides a concise overview of semiconductor related research, development, and innovation (R&D&I) activities within the UK telecoms sector. This document is designed to offer a non-technical perspective on the current state of R&D&I efforts in this critical area.

The Future Network Programmes represent a landmark government funded initiative aimed at advancing the UK’s digital infrastructure. Evolving from the 5G Testbeds and Trials (5GTT) programme, this eight year effort has played a major role in shaping the telecoms innovation landscape and strengthening industry government collaboration.

The UK Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN) Future Networks Academic Strategy Group plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of telecommunications research in the UK. 

CW TEC will take a bold, technology-agnostic look at the UK’s future communications infrastructure and challenge the assumption that 3GPP-led cellular networks alone can deliver on our ambitions for secure, resilient, and universal connectivity.

At Connected Places Catapult we connect people, places and businesses for a future of sustainable growth and prosperity.

Join the University of Bristol and its partners in JOINER and REASON to learn, debate and discover what our future connected world can enable.

Join DSIT and UKTIN to discuss how adopting wireless solutions can transform industries and public services, driving local growth.

England’s Connected Heartland (ECH) is the name of our 5G Innovation Region. Co-ordinated by Oxfordshire County Council, ECH is a partnership of nine councils in the heartland region. It encompasses Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Central Bedfordshire, and Cambridgeshire.