Ericsson announced that it is set to receive five-year funding from Germany's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action for its European Microelectronics and Communication Technologies for 6G (EMCT) project. This project's goal is to drive advancements in semiconductor technology and establish the foundation for energy-efficient and sustainable microelectronics and communication technologies for 6G Massive MIMO radios, in partnership with European companies.
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Funding for 6G Advancements
According to the official release, Ericsson Antenna Technology Germany will lead the project's development at the Rosenheim R&D site in Germany. This initiative is part of the European Union's Important Project of Common European Interest on Microelectronics and Communication Technologies (IPCEI-ME/CT) program, which was jointly prepared by 14 EU member states. The program aims to provide up to EUR 8.1 billion in public funding to support research and development projects throughout the microelectronics and communication technology ecosystem.
Ericsson said it is one of 56 companies participating in 68 projects under IPCEI-ME/CT. These projects aim to drive digital and green transformations by developing microelectronics and communication solutions, as well as energy-efficient electronic systems and manufacturing methods.
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Ericsson's Project Scope
Ericsson's project scope is to extend the current radio microelectronics development by establishing early technology development of 6G radio microelectronics in cooperation with European partners. The focus is on the early technology development of 6G Massive MIMO radios, which will enhance the European semiconductor ecosystem and contribute to the establishment of a complete European value chain in this critical field of European interest.
Ericsson Networks emphasised the importance of energy-efficient communication in upcoming 6G networks, meeting the growing demand for human-to-human, human-to-machine, and machine-to-machine interactions.
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"Ericsson's R&D site in Rosenheim plays an important role in building competencies in microelectronics for Massive MIMO radios and the semiconductor industry in Germany," added Ericsson.
