Pioneering 6G Innovation and Collaboration in the North of England
The 6G Lab of the North is at the forefront of telecommunications research, focusing on the development, testing, and implementation of 5G and 6G technologies.
About
The 6G Lab of the North is at the forefront of telecommunications research, focusing on the development, testing, and implementation of 5G and 6G technologies.
A collaborative hub, focusing on research development, testing and implementation of 5G and 6G technologies. Serving Universities, Industry and Local Government to drive innovation from research phase through to real-world applications.
Our Vision
Advance Technological Frontiers:
Specialising in 5G/6G systems, the lab tackles the unique challenges of diverse applications, from urban high-density demands to the complexities of rural and remote connectivity.Drive Collaborative Innovation:
The go-to place to access facilities and expertise from leading institutions. A cooperative environment for groundbreaking research and development.Pioneer New Applications:
Our focus includes exploring the potential of 6G in critical sectors such as safety, robotics, autonomous systems, and virtual reality, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.Develop Practical Solutions:
Emphasizing real-world testing in challenging environments, we ensure that innovations are not only cutting-edge but also practical and reliable.Empower Regional Growth:
Based in the North of England, the lab will foster regional technological leadership and entrepreneurship.
Universities
SME
Large Industry
Local Government
Highly Specialised Facilities
Access Specialist Test facilities
Cutting-edge infrastructure for testing and validating 5G/6G technologies.
Real-world testbeds for simulating challenging deployment scenarios.
- A collaborative hub uniting several universities in northern England, industry partners, and local government
- Advancing breakthrough 5G/6G systems for safety-critical applications, autonomous technologies, and beyond
- Integrating world-class facilities and expertise to drive innovation and entrepreneurship
Partners
Founded by the University of York, The 6G Lab of the North will bring together regional universities, local industry supported by local government.
Industry with highly specialised facilities will also join, offering unique test and development environments at key sites.
Partners will provide complementary expertise and facilities, where resources will be pooled to create a virtual and distributed lab that will be used to pioneer and translate innovative wired and wireless 5G/6G technologies and systems.
Providing a unique destination attracting industry for testing, research and collaboration.
Target customers include:
Universities
Use Cases Focused Industry
SME/Large Industry
SME’s/Large Industry often suffer from a lack of specialist expertise and a lack of facilities. There is a need to reduce development costs of 5G and 6G, and exploit economies of scale for test and development.
The Lab of the North will provide them with a connection to the wider ecosystem, access to specialist test facilities and specialist support. This would include 5G/6G testing, O-RAN testing, CPD and the development of next generation telecoms.
