Creating the 5G network: apply for funding
Businesses can apply for a share of 拢1 million for international partnerships that will help develop 5G internet connectivity.
拢1 million is available for projects developing future 5G connectivity.
Although , 2.7 million homes remain unconnected.
Smartphones, which are the most widely-used means of accessing the internet, could provide the solution, connecting the entire country through the fifth generation wireless (5G) network.
A share of 拢1 million is available through Innovate UK and the for UK businesses looking to partner with international companies on 5G research and development (R&D) projects.
The CELTIC programme is part of the EUREKA network that aims to boost international partnerships in market-driven R&D.
Improving the user experience
The programme aims to help UK organisations become involved in the international development of 5G.
Projects must follow one of the following themes:
- innovative 5G infrastructure technologies that make use of artificial intelligence (AI) in network operation or multi-access edge computing 鈥� cloud-based services on the perimeter of networks
- applications that use 5G networks for new or improved user experiences, including features in satellite networks or services integrating satellites
Within this, projects must focus on one or more:
- AI in network operation
- multi-access edge computing
- Internet of Things
- tactile internet
- mission-critical applications
- infotainment 鈥� material intended to both entertain and inform 鈥� mobile services such as advanced media streaming
- immersive content in industrial environments
Projects can have total eligible costs between 拢400,000 and 拢2 million, and organisations are advised to aim for grants around 拢500,000. Projects must start between October and December 2019 and last between 12 to 24 months.
Competition information
- the competition opens on 1 April 2019, and the closing date is at midday on 29 May 2019
- UK-based organisations of any size are eligible to apply
- applicants must partner with at least 1 UK-based micro or small or medium-sized enterprise, and the project must involve at least 1 organisation from a
- a briefing event will be held in London on 2 April 2019 where organisations can find out more about the competition and applying