Taiwan's ITRI Enhances Global 6G Partnerships with EU and UK Initiatives

Advancing Global 6G Collaboration



The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is playing a pivotal role in Taiwan's progress towards the forefront of 6G technology. Recently, ITRI led a delegation comprising representatives from government, industry, and academia to the 2025 EuCNC 6G Summit, a premier event in the European Union dedicated to next-generation communication technologies. This summit serves as a platform for discussing advancements, challenges, and collaboration opportunities in global telecommunication standards.

In a significant move to enhance Taiwan's position in the global telecommunications landscape, ITRI co-hosted a joint workshop on 6G technologies and future networks at the prestigious University of Cambridge. This initiative was in collaboration with the UK Federated Telecoms Hubs (UK FTH) and the UK Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN). The workshop showcased the UK's national 6G flagship programs, including the ambitious Towards 6G via Integrating Telecoms and Networks (TITAN) and the Joint Open Infrastructure for Experimentation and Research (JOINER). These initiatives reflect both countries' commitment to exploring strategic areas within the telecom domain, such as Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), Open RAN, AI-native networks, Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC), and Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS).

The participation of high-profile stakeholders, including the UK's Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT), telecom giants like BT Group, and Taiwanese tech leaders such as MediaTek and Compal, underscores the collaborative spirit of the event. Discussions centered around common goals in technological breakthroughs and reinforced the call for deeper cooperation in advancing 6G technologies.

Pang-An Ting, Vice President of ITRI, emphasized the importance of openness, stating, "Openness has been a core value since the 5G era. ITRI will continue to collaborate with industry, academia, and research institutions to foster Open RAN development and lay a solid foundation for the next generation of 6G technologies." He announced plans for ITRI's dedicated 6G testbed, set to showcase Taiwan's advancements through a public demonstration scheduled for 2026. This invitation to global partners aims to engage them in collaborative testing and validation of core 6G technologies.

Catherine Page, Deputy Director at DSIT, reiterated the UK's commitment to advancing next-generation digital technologies, expressing enthusiasm for stronger ties with Taiwan, especially in semiconductor technologies and Open RAN. She highlighted the remarkable achievements of implementing 5G in the UK and the increasing focus on developing future networks.

Professor Harald Haas from the University of Cambridge notably pointed out the necessity of practical tests to transition innovations into market-ready solutions, highlighting how the UK's research and development capabilities complement Taiwan's robust ICT supply chain. This confluence presents substantial potential for mutual success in the 6G developmental journey.

The workshop concluded with a mutual pledge to further pursue breakthroughs in NTN, Open RAN, and AI-native networks, emphasizing foundational research and Open-Source innovation. Taiwan, led by ITRI, outlined a comprehensive 6G strategy harnessing its strengths in semiconductors, electronics manufacturing, and open supply chains.

In an exciting announcement at the EuCNC 6G Summit, ITRI signed a memorandum of understanding with the EU project 6G-SENSES and the Dutch research organization TNO. This collaboration aims to expand joint efforts in verifying ISAC and RIS technologies, aligning with global standardization initiatives.

Furthermore, ITRI unveiled three significant cross-border collaborations. Among these is a memorandum with the German Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology (IPT) and Taiwanese company YTTEK to co-develop a smart Metaverse solution for manufacturing, anticipated to be validated within Fraunhofer's testing environment.

The Taiwanese 6G delegation included members from various strategic organizations such as the Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT), the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), ITRI, the Taiwan Association of Information and Communication Standards (TAICS), and prominent universities including National Chung Cheng University (CCU), National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), and National Tsing Hua University (NTHU).

ITRI also presented its FORMOSA-6G initiative, featuring end-to-end testing platforms and AI-RAN development. This year, a 6G testbed is expected to commence operations on the ITRI campus in Hsinchu, serving as a hub for international collaboration.

About ITRI


The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is recognized as one of the world's leading technology research and development institutions. Established in 1973, ITRI has been pivotal in transforming Taiwan's industry from labor-intensive sectors to innovation-driven enterprises. With a keen focus on addressing market demands and global trends, ITRI launched its Technology Strategy and Roadmap 2035, concentrating on innovations for smart living, quality healthcare, sustainable environments, and resilient societies. Over the years, ITRI has facilitated the establishment of numerous startups and spin-offs, including well-known entities like UMC and TSMC. To broaden its research and development capabilities, ITRI maintains branches in the United States, Germany, the UK, Japan, and Thailand, promoting global collaboration in advanced technology fields.

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