NGIAtlantic.eu · Project

EU-US Platform That Funds and Tests Next Generation Internet Experiments for Companies

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Imagine you want to test a new internet technology — say, something built on 5G or cloud infrastructure — but you need access to cutting-edge test labs in both Europe and the US, plus funding to run the experiment. That's exactly what this project set up: a one-stop shop where innovators applied for money and got access to experimental platforms on both sides of the Atlantic. Over 5 rounds of open calls, they funded 30+ cross-border experiments involving 50+ organisations and 150+ specialists. Think of it as an accelerator specifically for next-generation internet tech, with built-in transatlantic lab access.

By the numbers

30+

EU-US NGI experiments funded

50+

EU and US organisations receiving funding

150+

specialists supported across experiments

open call cycles for applications

50+

external evaluators in selection pool

webinars delivered

workshops conducted

months of project operation

The business problem

What needed solving

Companies developing next-generation internet technologies face a costly barrier: testing across international platforms requires access to specialized infrastructure in both Europe and the US, plus funding and cross-border partnerships that are hard to arrange independently. Without a structured mechanism, transatlantic tech collaboration stays fragmented and slow.

The solution

What was built

The project delivered a cascade funding platform that ran 5 open call cycles and funded 30+ EU-US experiments. It also built a public, searchable Experiment Catalogue Database that tracks experiment progress with filters for TRL result, technology area, geographic location, and vertical sectors. In total, 16 deliverables were produced including a Priority Landscape report looking to 2030.

Audience

Who needs this

Telecom operators exploring 5G and next-gen network deploymentsCloud and edge computing companies needing cross-border platform validationIoT solution providers testing on advanced wireless research infrastructureR&D managers at tech companies scouting validated NGI experiment resultsInnovation managers at companies tracking the 2030 internet technology landscape

Business applications

Who can put this to work

Telecommunications

enterprise

Target: Telecom operators and 5G infrastructure providers

If you are a telecom company exploring next-generation network technologies — this project built a catalogue of 30+ tested EU-US experiments across areas like 5G and advanced wireless. The Experiment Catalogue Database lets you search by TRL level, technology area, and vertical sector to find validated results directly relevant to your infrastructure roadmap. With 150+ specialists involved, the network of expertise built here could accelerate your own R&D.

Cloud Computing & Edge Infrastructure

any

Target: Cloud service providers and edge computing startups

If you are a cloud or edge computing company needing to validate technology across international platforms — this project ran 5 cycles of funded experiments on platforms including Future Cloud and Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR). The 50+ organisations that received funding tested real-world scenarios you can now learn from. The searchable experiment catalogue filters by technology area so you can find the most relevant prior results.

Internet of Things & Smart Systems

SME

Target: IoT solution providers and system integrators

If you are an IoT company that needs to prove your solution works at scale across different network environments — this project created a tested bridge between EU experimental platforms like FIRE and 5G-PPP and US platforms like PAWR and GENI. The 30+ funded experiments provide real performance data across these platforms. The project's Priority Landscape report looking to 2030 also maps where next-generation internet technologies are heading, helping you plan product development.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What would it cost my company to access the experiment results or platform?

The Experiment Catalogue Database was built as a public, searchable online tool — meaning the experiment results and metadata are openly accessible at no cost. However, the cascade funding programme that paid for experiments has concluded (project closed February 2023). Access to the underlying experimental platforms (5G-PPP, PAWR, etc.) would need to be arranged separately with those platform operators.

Can the experiment results scale to industrial deployment?

The 30+ funded experiments varied in maturity. The catalogue allows filtering by TRL result, so you can identify which experiments reached higher readiness levels. With 50+ organisations and 150+ specialists involved across EU and US, some experiments likely demonstrated industrial-grade performance, but each must be evaluated individually based on its TRL outcome.

Who owns the intellectual property from the funded experiments?

Based on available project data, IP arrangements would have been defined in the cascade funding agreements between NGIAtlantic.eu and each funded experiment team. Since over 50 organisations received funding independently, IP ownership likely remained with the individual experiment teams. Specific licensing terms would need to be checked with each experiment's consortium.

Is this platform still active after the project ended?

The project officially closed in February 2023 after 38 months. The Experiment Catalogue Database was designed as a public resource and may still be accessible at ngiatlantic.eu. However, no new funding cycles are running. The results, experiment data, and the Priority Landscape report 2030 remain valuable reference materials.

How were the experiments evaluated and selected?

The project used a pool of 50+ external evaluators with clearly established selection criteria and a transparent process. Applications went through 5 open call cycles targeting 30+ proposals. This rigorous evaluation process means the funded experiments met quality thresholds set by independent experts.

Can my company integrate these findings into existing systems?

The Experiment Catalogue Database is searchable by technology area, vertical sector, and geographic location, making it practical to find experiments relevant to your specific integration needs. Since experiments were built on established platforms like 5G-PPP, FIRE, PAWR, and GENI, results are grounded in real infrastructure rather than theoretical simulations.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium of 6 partners across 4 countries (Germany, Ireland, Italy, and the US) is evenly split between industry (3) and university (3), with a 50% industry ratio and 2 SMEs. The transatlantic composition — including a US partner — is essential for a project designed to bridge EU and US experimental platforms. The coordinator, South East Technological University in Ireland, is a higher education institution providing academic rigour to the management of cascade funding. The balanced mix means the project had both the technical research depth and the commercial awareness needed to run a credible funding programme for innovators on both continents.

SOUTH EAST TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITYCoordinator · IE
UNIVERSITY OF UTAHparticipant · US
TRUST-IT SERVICES SRLparticipant · IT
COMMPLA SRLthirdparty · IT
EURESCOM-EUROPEAN INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC STUDIES IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS GMBHparticipant · DE
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEYparticipant · US

How to reach the team

South East Technological University, Ireland — contact via university's research office or the project website

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