TELEKOM SLOVENIJE DD

Their core work

Telekom Slovenije is Slovenia's national telecommunications operator, bringing real-world network infrastructure and 5G deployment expertise into EU research projects. They serve as a testbed provider and integration partner for advanced connectivity solutions — particularly 5G networks applied to logistics, automotive, and critical infrastructure security. Their contribution centers on validating next-generation telecom architectures in live operator environments, bridging the gap between lab research and commercial network deployment.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In 2015–2018, Telekom Slovenije focused on foundational telecom research — converged optical-radio access (iCIRRUS, CHARISMA) and emergency communication networks (NEXES). From 2020 onward, their focus shifted decisively toward applied 5G verticals: connected vehicles, logistics automation, and critical infrastructure resilience. This evolution mirrors the broader telecom industry trajectory from building 5G infrastructure to deploying it in specific industry domains.

Telekom Slovenije is moving from pure network research toward being an industry 5G integration partner — expect them to seek projects where 5G meets automotive, logistics, or smart infrastructure.

How they like to work

Telekom Slovenije participates exclusively as a partner, never as coordinator — consistent with the role of a large telecom operator contributing infrastructure and validation capabilities rather than leading research agendas. With 108 unique partners across 21 countries in just 6 projects, they operate in large, diverse consortia typical of major EU connectivity projects. This makes them an accessible partner: experienced in multi-national collaboration, comfortable in supporting roles, and likely easy to integrate into new consortia.

Broad European network spanning 108 partners across 21 countries, built through participation in large-scale telecom and 5G consortia. No narrow geographic clustering — their partner base reflects the pan-European nature of connectivity research.

What sets them apart

As Slovenia's incumbent telecom operator, Telekom Slovenije offers something most research partners cannot: a live, commercial-grade national network for testing and validating 5G solutions at scale. Their progression from radio-optical convergence research to applied 5G verticals (automotive, logistics, security) means they understand both the infrastructure layer and the application layer. For consortium builders, they bring operator-level credibility, real testbed access, and a track record of reliable participation in large EU projects.

Highlights from their portfolio

• 5G-LOGINNOV
  Largest funding (EUR 315,700) and most applied project — directly targeting 5G-enabled logistics, port operations, and green transport with clear industry impact.
• 5G-IANA
  Deep automotive 5G focus with on-vehicle network management (MANO), distributed AI/ML, and virtualized automotive infrastructure — positioned at the frontier of connected vehicle technology.
• PRECINCT
  Marks a strategic expansion beyond pure telecom into critical infrastructure cybersecurity, using digital twins and serious games for resilience planning.