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European Testbed for High-Performance Beyond-5G Industrial Applications and Private Networks

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Imagine a giant, high-tech playground spread across four European countries where companies can test their newest wireless gadgets before selling them. Instead of guessing if a connection will hold up in a factory or hospital, they can plug into this secure network to see exactly how it performs. It is like a flight simulator for the next generation of mobile internet, ensuring everything works perfectly in the real world.

By the numbers
4
advanced 5G experimental facilities
18
consortium partners
11
industry partners
The business problem

What needed solving

Companies wanting to move to Beyond-5G struggle to test their applications in real-world conditions without investing in their own expensive infrastructure. There is a gap between theoretical 5G capabilities and the actual performance needed for critical industrial use cases.

The solution

What was built

A programmable end-to-end B5G platform across 4 European sites. It includes a set of APIs and a system for validating KPIs and KVIs through three platform releases.

Audience

Who needs this

Private 5G network operatorsIndustrial IoT software developersSmart city infrastructure providersCritical communication equipment vendors
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Healthcare
mid-size
Target: Telemedicine provider

If you are a telemedicine provider dealing with lag during remote surgeries — this project developed a B5G platform that allows you to validate specific KPIs in an eHealth setting. This ensures your critical medical data moves without delay across a secure network.

Logistics
enterprise
Target: Automated warehouse operator

If you are an automated warehouse operator dealing with connectivity drops for robot fleets — this project developed 4 experimental facilities that test 3GPP Rel-17 features. This helps you implement private networks under real-life operational conditions to keep robots moving.

Agriculture
SME
Target: Smart farming equipment manufacturer

If you are a smart farming equipment manufacturer dealing with poor signal in rural fields — this project developed a programmable E2E platform for agriculture and forestry. You can use their APIs to onboard your apps and verify if they meet the required value indicators.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost to access the platform?

Based on available project data, specific pricing is not mentioned, but the project uses open-calls to attract external partners to onboard and test use cases.

Can this be scaled to a full industrial rollout?

Yes, the platform is specifically designed for large-scale trials and pilots across 4 facilities in Norway, Spain, France, and Portugal to bridge the gap to market expectations.

Who owns the IP or licensing for the developed APIs?

Based on available project data, the project focuses on an open platform with well-defined APIs, but specific licensing terms are not detailed in the summary.

How does this integrate with existing 5G hardware?

The platform integrates both near-commercial solutions for large-scale trials and open-source solutions for advanced feature testing.

What is the timeline for the platform releases?

The project runs from 2023-01-01 to 2026-03-31, with the platform evolving through three distinct releases.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily weighted toward commercial application, with an industry ratio of 61% (11 out of 18 partners). This strong industrial presence, combined with 5 universities and 2 research centers across 9 countries, suggests the project is driven by market needs rather than pure theory, focusing on practical validation for industrial verticals.

How to reach the team

Contact the Universitat Politècnica de València regarding platform access and open calls.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to identify which of the 4 European facilities best fits your industry vertical for B5G testing.