Project Lead

University of Bremen

Project Partners

University of Bremen

The University of Bremen is a medium-sized German university with around 18,000 students, and offers a wide range of subjects and degrees that includes more than 100 master’s and bachelor’s degrees. The Department of Communications Engineering has long-time expertise in conducting research in the areas wireless transmission systems, algorithms, and signal processing techniques. By the participation in DFG programs, relevant BMFR, EU & ESA funded research project and industry cooperation’s the gained results in basic research are exploited for the development and standardization of mobile communication systems and space communication systems.

In 6G-Coverage, the University of Bremen will explore innovative transmission concepts for unified 3D communication networks in 6G to provide. We will investigate cross-radio access interfaces that can be adapted to the respective characteristics of the transmission channels as well as multi-link concepts to increase reliability. To this end, communications engineering approaches such as unified modulation, waveform design, AI/ML algorithms, interference management, receiver design are used. Together with the project partners, selected use cases and concepts will be implemented and evaluated in the proof-of-concept demonstrator consisting of terrestrial and non-terrestrial components. Furthermore, the University of Bremen is coordinating the project.

Bosch GmbH

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NXP Semiconductors Germany

NXP Semiconductors is a global leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, driving innovation across automotive, indusResearch partner specializing in wireless communications, massive MIMO systems, and satellite networks. Contributing expertise in physical layer design and resource allocation.trial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. With extensive expertise in intelligent edge systems, AI integration, and scalable hardware platforms, NXP enables secure and high-performance connectivity solutions for next-generation digital ecosystems.

As part of 6GCoverage, NXP provides modular, software-defined hardware platforms enabling flexible and scalable 6G terminals. The company focuses on seamless integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks (TN/NTN), including dual- and multi-link connectivity, and contributes to AI-enabled control, antenna interfaces, and PHY/MAC enhancements. NXP supports end-to-end validation of 6G technologies and their transition into market-ready solutions.

MediaMobil Communication

MediaMobil has been developing systems for worldwide communications via radio and satellite networks for over 30 years. The company is providing own satellite services (GEO / LEO) with worldwide coverage, providing communications for various types of vessels (e.g: offshore workboats, research vessels, coast guard boats) and land-based users for fixed, mobile and on-the-pause applications. MediaMobil operates its own teleport in Bremen and other teleports with locations worldwide. As a partner of the satellite operator Eutelsat, MediaMobil has direct access to global GEO and LEO network infrastructure, as well as to the OneWeb LEO satellite system.

As part of 6G coverage, MediaMobil integrates the gNodeB and 6G Core components into the NTN ground segment and provides satellite access for the over-the-air tests and demonstrations. Furthermore, MediaMobil involves potential satellite operators in the project and contributes to the development of the 3D-Network system architecture as well as application-based TN/NTN handover concepts.

DLR Institute of Communications and Navigation

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RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau

The Chair of Radio Communication and Navigation at RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) is led by Prof. Hans Schotten, who also serves as Scientific Director and Head of the Intelligent Networks research department at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI). Furthermore, he acts as a coordinator for the national collaborative 6G projects Open6GHub and the 6G-Plattform (BMFTR). Within the 6G-Plattform, RPTU has made particularly diverse contributions in the field of science communication. In this project, RPTU will specifically contribute its extensive experience in the areas of mobile network architectures, highly reliable radio access solutions, drone applications, 5G campus networks, and demonstrator development. RPTU leads Work Package 3 (AP 3) on uninterrupted connectivity.

RPTU develops advanced mobility management, multi-connectivity, and spectrum-sharing solutions for integrated TN–NTN 6G networks. Its work includes AI-assisted and predictive handover mechanisms, reliable multi-link communication, intelligent traffic steering, and energy-efficient mobility procedures. The research further addresses fair spectrum sharing and cross-domain resource allocation to ensure seamless, reliable, and efficient operation of future 3D networks.