Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Hello, I’m Vishal Mathur and I am the Global Head of Engagement at the Telecom Infra Project (TIP). Formed in 2016 as an engineering-focused, collaborative methodology for building and deploying global telecom network infrastructure, our goal is to enable global access for all. 

Hello, I am Iqbal Singh Bedi, a luminary within the world of telecoms and smart city management. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, I am a part of an elite group advising senior political leaders, investors, development banks, and operators on telecoms matters.

• Six areas across the UK awarded funding to test smart street lamps that can house EV charging hubs and boost wireless coverage including 5G. 
• Areas to match government funding to trial multi-purpose tech that can help local authorities unlock new economic, environmental and social benefits
• Funding delivered through Smart Inf

Investment Futures 24 is an unrivalled opportunity for SETsquared-supported and UKTIN registered companies to raise investment on 29 November 2023, London.

In London on the 14th of September, The Right Honourable Sir John Whittingdale, Minister for Data and Digital Infrastructure announced the 19 successful projects in the Open Networks Ecosystem (ONE) competition - a part of the government’s £250 million Open Networks R&D Fund delivering on the 5G Telecoms Supply Chain Diversificatio

• Seven companies join SONIC Labs to test performance and evaluate indoor and outdoor Open RAN products
• Companies will gain access to Digital Catapult’s leading Open RAN testing facilities

• Government announces £88 million investment in innovative open 5G connectivity solutions across the UK

   

In November 2023, the Department for International Trade will be leading a trade delegation of some of the UK's most exciting technology companies to Bengaluru (Bangalore) Tech Summit.

As UKTIN extends its innovation agenda to include a working group for telecoms standards, a call for members to apply to join and/or chair the standards leadership group opens today. 

Hello, I’m Josh Privett and I head DSIT’s Future Telecoms team. In the recently published Science and Technology Framework, telecoms was identified as one of the UK Government’s five critical technologies, and as a result, attention on this area has grown considerably, increasing its focus and expanding its ambition.

Imagine a future where the UK is a global leader for innovation in future telecoms technologies. Where UK-based companies and researchers pave the way in 6G implementation, push technology forward for improved network security and - by enabling the IoT and connected devices - support other industries to innovate and break through.  

Hi, I’m Tom Rumbelow and I lead the Open RAN policy team in the Telecoms Diversification Unit at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. 

• Applications open for £40 million fund for local and regional authorities to accelerate 5G innovation and pioneer digital connectivity for residents and business 
• Winning regions will be supported to adopt 5G and other advanced wireless tech in driving innovation and opportunity across a variety of sectors, including public service