ACCELLERAN

Their core work

Accelleran is a Belgian SME specializing in 5G radio access network (RAN) software and management platforms. They develop solutions for neutral hosting, network automation, and multi-tenant private 5G networks — enabling telecom operators and enterprises to deploy and manage shared, software-defined 5G infrastructure. Their work spans the full 5G stack from edge computing and network slicing to AI-driven network management, with a strong focus on making 5G deployments affordable and accessible for diverse use cases.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Accelleran's early H2020 work (2017–2019) focused on foundational 5G capabilities: private networks, multi-tenancy, LiFi integration, and critical communications. From 2020 onward, their focus shifted decisively toward neutral hosting, edge computing, and AI-driven network automation — reflecting the industry's move from building 5G technology to making it operationally scalable and commercially viable. Their most recent project (MARSAL, 2021) signals a clear pivot toward machine learning for autonomous network management, positioning them at the intersection of telecom and AI.

Accelleran is moving toward AI-automated, multi-tenant 5G network management — expect future work combining machine learning with distributed edge infrastructure at scale.

How they like to work

Accelleran participates exclusively as a partner, never as coordinator, which is typical for a technology SME contributing specialized components to larger system integrations. With 93 unique partners across 18 countries in 9 projects, they maintain a broad and diverse network rather than relying on a fixed set of collaborators. This makes them an adaptable consortium member who can integrate into new teams easily and bring extensive cross-project connections.

Accelleran has built a wide collaboration network of 93 partners across 18 countries through 9 projects, giving them strong pan-European reach in the 5G ecosystem. Their network spans telecom operators, research institutes, and technology providers across Western and Southern Europe.

What sets them apart

Accelleran occupies a specific niche as a 5G RAN software company focused on neutral hosting and multi-tenant network management — a critical enabler for shared infrastructure that reduces 5G deployment costs. Unlike large telecom equipment vendors, they are an agile SME that can contribute specialized, software-defined RAN components and integrate with diverse technology stacks. Their combination of edge computing expertise with emerging AI/ML network automation capabilities makes them a strong fit for projects needing intelligent, open, and shared 5G infrastructure.

Highlights from their portfolio

• 5G-CLARITY
  Largest funding (EUR 585K) and most technically ambitious — integrating cellular, WiFi, and LiFi into AI-powered private networks with cognitive management.
• MARSAL
  Most recent project signaling strategic direction toward ML-based network resource management for beyond-5G systems.
• 5GaaS
  Directly addresses 5G-as-a-Service commercial model with blockchain-based smart contracts for network slicing and neutral hosting.