Ericsson to invest ‘tens of millions of pounds’ into UK research centre

Set to be rolled out over the next 10 years, the UK-based program will focus on 6G research and breakthrough innovations with research covering areas including network resilience and security, artificial intelligence, cognitive networks and energy efficiency.

Ericsson said the program will employ 20 dedicated researchers and support PhD students who will work alongside academics, communications service providers, and industry partners to lead 6G research projects.

In a statement, Magnus Frodigh, VP and head of Ericsson Research, said: “Establishing a research program in the UK means the country will be well positioned to utilise its existing high international level of knowledge in wireless systems and technologies to produce ground-breaking 6G research that not only can help shape the future of global standards but also deliver a more connected, efficient and sustainable society.”

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Expected to become available in the 2030s, 6G is anticipated to merge the digital and physical world, contribute to a more intelligent and efficient society, and help deliver new use cases including multi-sensory extended reality, precision healthcare, smart agriculture, cobots, and intelligent autonomous systems.