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The 6G Future Network Services (FNS) project is a large-scale initiative aimed at securing a leading international position for the Netherlands in the next generation of mobile networks.
Mobile communication is a primary driver of digitalization across sectors like healthcare, energy, and logistics.
However, current global development is a competitive race where Europe risks falling behind dominant players from China and the United States.
A major challenge is ensuring that future networks meet critical societal demands.
Current 5G systems are reaching their limits in terms of reliability, energy efficiency, and digital autonomy. Without local innovation, Europe remains dependent on foreign technologies for its critical infrastructure.
The project aims to solve these issues by designing and standardizing advanced 6G components and network software.
By integrating artificial intelligence into the network layer, the project will create “intelligent” networks that are faster, more secure, and significantly more energy-efficient.
Ultimately, this initiative seeks to transform the Dutch economy while ensuring the country stays in control of its own digital future through open strategic autonomy.
The 6G Future Network Services project aims to establish a leading international position for the Netherlands in next-generation mobile networks.
By designing intelligent components and software, the project creates faster, more reliable, and energy-efficient networks. This innovation secures digital autonomy and long-term economic growth.
Almende will focus on creating a digital twin of our Crownstone demonstration environment to support the development of digital twins in 6G networks.
We are a key contributor to program line 2, which targets the creation of AI-based algorithms and software modules for network orchestration.
Our work allows for a highly flexible testing ground that can be easily extended and ported to the 6G communication framework.
By providing this virtualized environment, we help bridge the gap between complex network software and practical application development.
Through this contribution, we aim to enhance the way next-generation networks manage resources and interact with smart environments.
This ensures that the 6G infrastructure is both programmable and capable of supporting advanced, real-world services.
The 6G Future Network Services project will establish a national 6G testbed to validate intelligent components and software modules.
Key outputs include a “digital twin” development platform and prototypes for advanced semiconductor technology.
Ultimately, these results will secure a leading international market position for the Netherlands while ensuring digital autonomy and energy-efficient mobile infrastructure.
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