News & Events
5GPP SME Working Group November 2021
Meeting Summary: 15/11/2021
Participants from 5G-EPICENTRE:
- Eneko Atxutegi (Nemergent)
Summary: The meeting provided updates on various streams of the SNS Partnership and key discussions on future directions.
Key Points:
- Progress status of the SNS Partnership implementation and work program was presented by Nicola.
- Streams Overview:
- Stream A: Focus on 5G evolution and the impact of current architectures.
- Stream B: Emphasized research foundation for 6G.
- Stream C: Highlighted experimental infrastructures of 6G, aiming to provide pre-6G experimental infrastructure.
- Stream D: Discussed large-scale trials and pilots with verticals, with a proposed 20% SME funding allocation, particularly in this stream.
- Proposal for SME Membership Fee:
- Proposed a membership fee of 4500 EUR for SMEs to sustain the 6G-IA and contribute to the SNS office, potentially increasing to 6k. To be determined.
- Feedback from Horizon Europe Calls:
- Shared opinions on proposal structures, page limitations, and formatting challenges.
- Feedback from Joint Workshop:
- Noted a 30% increase in participants compared to the average.
- Proposal for New Workshop on Components for 6G:
- Proposed by Jacques, aiming to showcase the work of SME WG members already engaged in the field.
- Discussion on “The EU Needs an Effective Digital Markets Act”:
- No immediate action required based on the discussions.