The 6G NeXt initiative, led by Deutsche Telekom, was funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space
In sum – what to know:
Three-year 6G project concludes – The 6G NeXt initiative demonstrated future network concepts, including drone safety and volumetric video, supported by public funding and broad institutional collaboration.
New tools and patents – Research outputs included 23 academic papers, a European patent filing, and contributions to the European 6G Platform white paper on strategic direction.
Modular and scalable infrastructure – Findings highlight the need for flexible architectures to meet high-performance demands expected from 6G in the 2030s.
The 6G NeXt research project has concluded after three years of work exploring next-generation netw