NOMOR RESEARCH GMBH

Their core work

NOMOR Research is a Munich-based SME specializing in 5G mobile network architecture and wireless communication systems research. They focus on designing adaptive network architectures, broadcast/multicast communication protocols, and multi-service radio access solutions for fifth-generation wireless systems. Their work spans the full 5G design chain — from radio-level innovations to network-wide architecture for diverse use cases including IoT, media delivery, and mobile broadband.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

NOMOR's H2020 participation spans 2015–2019 and shows a consistent but deepening focus on 5G architecture. Their earliest project (5G NORMA, 2015) tackled foundational multi-service adaptive radio architecture, while their later projects (5G-MoNArch and 5G-Xcast, both starting 2017) moved into more specialized territory — network architecture for diverse applications and broadcast/multicast enablers. The progression suggests a shift from broad 5G architecture design toward specific deployment scenarios and content delivery mechanisms.

NOMOR was building deep expertise in 5G network architecture specializations; a future collaborator should expect them to carry this into beyond-5G and 6G research topics.

How they like to work

NOMOR always participates as a partner rather than leading consortia, suggesting they position themselves as a specialized technical contributor rather than a project manager. With 34 unique partners across 11 countries from just 3 projects, they work in large, diverse consortia typical of major EU 5G flagship initiatives. This makes them well-connected in the European 5G research ecosystem and comfortable operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

NOMOR has built a broad network of 34 consortium partners across 11 countries through participation in major EU 5G research initiatives. Their Munich base and project portfolio suggest strong ties to the core European 5G research community including major telcos, equipment vendors, and universities.

What sets them apart

NOMOR occupies a niche as a research-focused SME dedicated entirely to 5G mobile network architecture — a rare profile compared to large telcos or broad-scope consultancies. Their exclusive focus on wireless network design, combined with SME agility, makes them a valuable specialist partner who can contribute deep technical research without the overhead of a large organization. For consortium builders, they bring credible 5G architecture expertise and strong SME participation credentials.

Highlights from their portfolio

• 5G NORMA
  Their first and highest-funded 5G project (EUR 683K), part of the flagship EU 5G PPP initiative on adaptive multi-service network architecture.
• 5G-MoNArch
  Second-largest funding (EUR 666K), focused on the critical challenge of designing one network architecture to serve vastly different 5G use cases.
• 5G-Xcast
  Addresses the specialized niche of broadcast and multicast in 5G — relevant for media, emergency alerts, and IoT group communications.