We invite you to the kick‑off meeting of the project „xG-RIC- Technology Transfer Hub for Medicine and Mobility of the Future“ funded by the BMFTR, on 20 February 2026.
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When: 20/02/2026, 9:00 – 14:00
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Where: Science & Tech Space @ Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz-Institut Salzufer 15/16, 10587 Berlin
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Registration: Please register via the following link by 4 February 2026
International 6G research continues to gain momentum. Even today, key technological foundations for future communication, sensing and AI‑supported systems are being developed. At the same time, global competition for scientific and technological leadership is intensifying.
To strengthen Germany sustainably in this strategically important technological field, the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) supported, among other initiatives, the 6G Research and Innovation Cluster (6G‑RIC) coordinated by the Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz-Institut (HHI) from 2021 to 2025. The cluster has made significant contributions to the research and development of core 6G key technologies. Building on these results, the next step is to bring the technological advances achieved into international standardisation and to ensure targeted transfer into industry and society.
Against this background, the project team of the Transfer-Hubs xG-RIC is now taking action. The hub is closely aligned with the national research roadmap for secure and resilient communication systems (https://www.forschung-it-sicherheit-kommunikationssysteme.de) and contributes directly to the implementation of its defined objectives. Its aim is to further advance 6G research and significantly accelerate the transfer of innovative technologies into practical application. The focus lies on key technologies for 6G in the application domains of medicine and mobility. To this end, researchers are developing integrated sensing and communication solutions (ISAC), energy‑efficient AI algorithms, and advanced antenna systems. In addition, new radio channel measurement systems for future frequency ranges are being designed and tested.
A central objective of the event is to present the wide range of application fields of 6G technologies, particularly in the core areas Medicine of the Future and Mobility/Critical Infrastructure.
After a welcome address by the BMFTR, participants will first receive an overview of the overarching objectives of xG‑RIC. This will be followed by concrete application examples from the medical field presented by a representative of Charité, as well as examples from the mobility sector introduced by BOSCH Research.
Another programme segment focuses on the emerging ecosystem surrounding xG‑RIC. In this context, representatives of Deutsche Telekom will provide insights into the planned test centre, which is intended to serve as a central platform for testing and demonstrating new technologies.
Finally, the start-ups from the xG Incubator will introduce themselves and demonstrate how entrepreneurial innovation can contribute to the further development of the 6G ecosystem.
The event offers a comprehensive overview of the current status, planned activities and long-term orientation of xG‑RIC – with the aim of effectively connecting research, application partners and innovation actors.
We look forward to welcoming you at Fraunhofer HHI and experiencing an exciting event together.