Europe to advance 6G innovation as 20 projects set to receive €116 million

At Mobile World Congress 2026, the European Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) has announced €116 million in funding for 20 6G research and innovation projects. 

These projects will deepen Europe’s position at the forefront of the development of 6G mobile communication technologies.

The investment is part of a broader €630 million in EU funding from the Horizon Europe programme and brings the SNS JU project portfolio to 100 projects. At this pivotal moment for the next generation of mobile communication technologies, SNS plans to invest a further €270 million in 2026 and 2027 to ensure European leadership in the race to 6G. Through faster and more secure networks, this technology will shape connectivity and digital infrastructure key to society and industry in the next decade.

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