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

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services with over 130,000 employees in Germany. It is organized into four primary business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Mobility Solutions represents the group’s primary sector for automotive-focused activities, overseeing development across several business divisions. In its role as a Tier 1 supplier, Bosch is heavily involved in cutting-edge automotive technology areas, such as Automotive Assisted & Automated Driving, Active Safety & Brake Systems, and eMobility. Through these extensive offerings, Bosch continuously designs, integrates, and tests advanced vehicle electronics and connected systems to shape the future of mobility.

Within 6G-Coverage, Bosch’s contributions focus on enabling ubiquitous connectivity in the automotive domain. This includes proposing automotive use cases that benefit from uninterrupted and reliable connectivity services. Moreover, Bosch is developing technology components in both the TN and NTN segments–such as handover management and multi-connectivity–to fulfill these use case requirements. Additionally, Bosch is evaluating the coexistence of TN and NTN technologies in the automotive context while providing a platform for end-to-end performance evaluation, integrating project solutions with its Connectivity Control Unit (CCU).

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

DLR is the Federal Republic of Germany’s research centre for aeronautics and space. We conduct research and development activities in the fields of aeronautics, space, energy, transport, security and defense, and digitalisation. Participating in 6G-COVERAGE for DLR is the Institute of Communications and Navigation (DLR-KN), situated in Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich and Neustrelitz. The institute is engaged in the design, analysis and realization of systems for communication and navigation in the fields of space, aeronautics, land and ship transportation and security. The work ranges from scientific fundaments to technology demonstrations in a real environment and technology transfer in cooperation with industry. Currently the Institute employs approximately 200 staff. About one third of the staff members are PhD candidates. The DLR has many years of experience designing advanced PHY‑ and MAC‑ and higher layer solutions for Non‑Terrestrial Networks (NTN).

In 6G-COVERAGE DLR-KN is investigating and evaluating waveforms for highly mobile channels in future 6G networks and optimize multi‑connectivity technologies on transport protocol using AI/ML. The feasibility of these solutions will be demonstrated through simulations and experimental platforms. The work carried out within the 6G-COVERAGE project will advance waveform design for highly mobile channels and multi‑link communication, providing essential knowledge for the development of next‑generation NTN communication systems. The DLR is monitoring and contributing to standard bodies and industry associations, thereby shaping the technology development process and in the 6G arena.

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.