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The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) is Greece’s largest public university, with over 74,000 students enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs. The main campus in Thessaloniki spans 33.4 hectares and consists of 10 faculties, which include 41 schools, and 289 laboratories. The university collaborates with other institutions and industries and participates in numerous national and international research projects. The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (SECE) represents AUTH in this project. SECE is equiped with an 4m×4m×8m anechoic chamber suitable for antenna, PCB, and EMC measurements, high-end facilities for PCB fabrication, and a wide range of instrumentation, such as network analysers, spectrum analysers, RF generators, antennas, and amplifiers. Among them, a Rohde & Schwarz FSV40 10Hz-40GHz Signal/Spectrum Analyser (with mixers available for measurements up to 110GHz), and an Anritsu 37397D 40MHz-65GHz Vector Network Analyzer are available, enabling the design and experimental characterization of microwave and millimetre wave circuits and antennas for most state-of-the-art applications of wireless communications. AUTH is the coordinator of the 6G-ICARUS project.
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The University Politehnica of Bucharest (UPB) is one of the largest and oldest Romanian technical universities. The team performs research in the field of analogue and digital communications for wireless systems and networks, sensor networks and IoT, modulation techniques, multiple access systems, channel modelling and simulation, as well as integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks. The team has been collaborating with several well-known universities from other countries and other research centres, as well as with private and public companies and institutions from industry and research. The team has managed and participated in more than 30 national and international projects in the last 10 years.
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Maggioli is a leading Italian company offering a broad range of specific, highly professional solutions in several domains (business areas): i) Information Technology, ii) Services & Technologies, iii) Publishing, Training and Education, iv) Document Management, and v) Museums, Art and Culture.
Maggioli is one of the biggest software developers and ICT integrators in Italy. The company belongs to the Maggioli Group, which has more than 3,000 employees in 60+ branches in italy inlcuding10 research centres. Maggioli Group has global presence with international branches in Spain, Belgium, Greece and Colombia which boosts the combined total revenues in excess of 325 M€ as a group.
Maggioli is the most qualified system integrator and leader in provisioning of complete IT solutions and services for the Local Public sector: more than 6,000 Municipalities out of 7,904 municipalities in Italy run about 25,000 software modules provided by Maggioli.
In addition, Maggioli provides services and solutions to 1500 SMEs and with strong synergy from Maggioli Group’s 20 subsidiaries and investee companies in Italy, which are specialised companies of the Maggioli Group and provide specific competences and integrated activities that expand the offer on the various markets domains.
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ACCELIGENCE Ltd has been established in 2019 in Nicosia, Cyprus.
ACCELIGENCE focuses on the design, development and system integration – verification of custom-made robotic solutions, with a particular focus on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
ACCELIGENCE is building from scratch its own UAV prototypes, of varying technical requirements tailored to different applications and sectors’ needs.
ACCELIGENCE is emphasizing on innovation and research excellence. The company is currently running 15 European Research and Research and Innovation projects, of both H2020 and Horizon Europe funding programmes, of a total funding of around 4.5MEuros. Besides its technical role, the company has also experience in Dissemination & Communication activities, serving as D&C Manager is several projects, but also in managing such type of projects, as is currently the project coordinator of CHAMELEON project (GA: 101060529). ACCELIGENCE is seeking collaborations with universities and other institutions in its fields of interest.
The company has already established collaborations with the academia and private sector, to jointly research novel technologies and applications in areas of interest to the company, including the integration of novel magnetic sensors in the company’s UAVs for security applications, and field surveillance.
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The Technical University of Sofia (TUS) is the biggest technical university in Bulgaria and one of the leading research universities in the field of ICT in the Balkan Peninsula. TUS has major research facilities with 40 R&D laboratories, centres of excellence in “Mechatronics and clean technologies” and “Informatics and ICT”, and production units used for research and education. The Faculty of Telecommunications (FTC) that is representing TUS in the project is the leading research and education unit in the field of wireless communications, audio and video technologies, communication networks and information technologies, computer vision, machine learning, pattern recognition, mobile services and applications, etc. FTC has the highest educational ratings in Bulgaria with a total of more than 600 B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. The faculty has three departments – Radio and Video Technologies, Communication Networks and Technology and Management of Communication Systems.
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SingularLogic, a Space Hellas Group member, is a leading Software Integrator that provides Enterprise Software Solutions and Services for large enterprises and organizations in the Private and Public sectors.
SingularLogic capitalizes on its vast experience and know-how to respond effectively to its customers’ digital challenges. It empowers its customers to attain their strategic goals with contemporary integrated applications for enterprises, organizations, and vertical markets, while it provides design, implementation, and support services for Integrated IT solutions of Global leading vendors.
SingularLogic has highly skilled personnel with deep business knowledge and digital expertise. It has an extensive portfolio of solutions and services, a national partner network, a large customer base in all market sectors, and has implemented big-scale IT projects for the Private and Public sectors, nationally and internationally.
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Sofia Tech Park JSC (STP) is the first science and technology park in Bulgaria, boasting a fully operational scientific infrastructure that supports the country’s innovative businesses. STP is a state-owned company developed to support the research, innovation, and technology capacity of the country by assisting start-up companies and scientists to catalyse the commercialisation process of scientific research. The main component of Sofia Tech Park is the Laboratory complex, which includes 11 laboratories in the field of information and communication technologies, clean energy, innovation and life science. The laboratory complex is one of the key elements of the park, which assists the synergy between science and business, aiming to develop innovative goods and services until they reach go-to-market stage.
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SmartAvatar B.V., headquartered in the Netherlands, specializes in developing state-of-the-art avatar technology. They excel in creating customizable avatars tailored for various applications, spanning from virtual reality and gaming to education and digital marketing. Their advanced avatar solutions offer extensive customization options, allowing users to personalize everything from appearance and clothing to facial expressions and movements. With a focus on innovation and research, SmartAvatar B.V. continuously evolves its technology to meet the demands of diverse industries. Their avatars boast features like realistic rendering, motion capture, and interactive behaviors, making them suitable for applications ranging from virtual try-on experiences in fashion to virtual influencer marketing campaigns. SmartAvatar B.V. stands as a leading provider of avatar technology, driving the frontier of digital representation in today’s interconnected world.
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The University of Birmingham (UoB) is one of the leading research-based universities in the UK and a member of the prestigious Russel Group of research-intensive UK universities. For more than a century, UoB has been pursuing and sharing knowledge through outstanding teaching and world-leading research, with 10 Nobel Laureates among our staff and alumni. We are a truly international community consisting of more than 8,000 staff, 38,000 students, and over 300,000 alumni. The last UK Research Excellence Framework 2021, confirmed that 92.5% of the University’s research has a global reach, meaning it is recognised internationally in terms of its originality, significance, and rigour. Birmingham is 90th in the 2022 QS World University Rankings, cementing our position in the top 100 universities globally and placing us 10th out of the 24 Russell Group universities to feature in the ranking. The University of Birmingham has extensive experience of EU collaboration and partnerships and in-depth expertise of Framework Programme matters including management, reporting, and auditing. The University has been involved in 315 FP7 projects, 358 projects in H2020, and 53 projects in Horizon Europe, including projects in negotiation; it is ranked 18th for project participation amongst Universities in FP7, according to the Commission’s final FP7 monitoring report (2015). UoB is represented in this project by the School of Engineering.
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The University of Huddersfield is an award-winning university: rated Gold by the UK’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), awarded the prestigious Times Higher Education Entrepreneurial University of the Year (2012), and Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade (2013).
HUD with 22,000 students consistently tops student satisfaction and employer surveys.
Huddersfield has world-leading applied research groups in biomedical sciences, engineering and physical sciences, and social sciences, and has established strong links with many national and international industry, business, private sector and public sector organisations, for teaching and research activities.
HUD is represented by the school of Computing and Engineering (SCE).
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The Hellenic Telecommunications Organisation S.A. (OTE), member of the Deutsche Telekom (DT) Group of Companies, is the incumbent telecommunications provider in Greece. OTE as the leading company of the OTE Group of Companies, offers its customers a wide range of technologically advanced services such as high-speed data communications, mobile telephony, internet access, infrastructure provision, multimedia services, leased lines, maritime and satellite communications, telex and directories. OTE’s vision is to rank among the largest telecommunications companies in Europe, and through its international investments (mainly in the area of South-Eastern (SE) Europe), now addresses a potential customer base of 32 million people, making OTE the largest telecommunications provider in SE Europe. OTE’s R&D Department is involved in almost all technological and infrastructural issues, and is an active participant in many EU and international collaborative projects. OTE’s current R&D activities include broadband technologies and services, next generation network architectures, infrastructure development etc., following to the actual challenges for the development
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The Princeton University (PR) is a private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey. PR is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution. The institution moved to Newark in 1747, then to the current site nine years later, and renamed itself Princeton University in 1896. PR was ranked as the 6th best university in the world, according to the 2022 QS World University Rankings.
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The San Diego State University (SDSU) is a public research university located in San Diego, California. Founded in 1897, SDSU has grown into one of the largest and most diverse universities in the California State University system, with 23 campuses and 35,000 students enrolled in more than 200 undergraduate and graduate programs. SDSU is recognized for its strong academic programs, which include nationally ranked programs in engineering, business, and public health. SDSU has a vibrant campus community, with over 400 student organizations.
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The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) is a leading public research university with a strong reputation in electrical and computer engineering. Its Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science is one of the largest and most respected in Texas and the US, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with a focus on innovative research. UTD is home to several research centers, including the Centre for Integrated Circuits and Systems, the Centre for Robust Speech Systems, and the Texas Analog Centre of Excellence (TxACE), which are at the forefront of signal processing, microelectronics, communication systems, and control systems research. With a top faculty and modern facilities, UTD is an ideal choice for students pursuing electrical and computer engineering careers.
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The Texas A&M University (TAMU) is a public research university in College Station, Texas, United States. It is a state flagship university and since 1948 is the founding member of the Texas A&M University System. The Texas A&M system endowment is among the 10 largest endowments in the nation. As of 2017, Texas A&M’s student body is the largest in Texas and the second largest in the United States.
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The Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) is an institution of higher education, focusing on teaching, extension, and innovation. UFPB was ranked in the 3rd place in 2021, among public and private institutions, in number of patents submitted to the Brazilian government. The number of students enrolled in undergraduate programs is 39,283 and the number of graduate students (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) is 4,323.
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The Federal Institute of Paraiba (IFPB) is a federal institution established in 1909 and operates as a public and free institution in the Brazilian north-eastern region. The institution’s mission involves promoting teaching, research, extension activities, and innovation to enable the social inclusion of young people and adults. The IFPB campuses are situated in 21 cities throughout Paraíba state. Notably, the IFPB campus João Pessoa is a reference for quality in Brazilian technological education.
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The Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG), situated in Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil, is a public university and one of the main higher education institutions in the state, alongside the Federal University of Paraíba. Following its separation from UFPB in 2002, UFCG has established itself as a leading institute for scientific and technological innovation in north-eastern Brazil. In fact, Newsweek magazine recognized UFCG in 2001 as one of ten technopoles worldwide that embody a new vision for technology.
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The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) is one of the largest and most prestigious universities in Brazil. It was founded in 1920 and is located in Rio de Janeiro. UFRJ has a diverse student population and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of fields, including engineering, medicine, law, social sciences, and humanities. UFRJ has a strong reputation for academic excellence and is a major contributor to the advancement of knowledge and innovation in Brazil and around the world.
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Samsung R&D Institute UK (SRUK), established in 1996, is a global community that hires and develops top talent from around the world, focusing on communication networks, data intelligence, and on-device AI. They also have established expertise in visual development, security, IoT, and telecoms. SRUK actively participates in European Commission funded projects and is committed to improving female representation in research through the Women in Telecoms and Research (WiTaR) initiative. Recently, they participated in 11 consortia in the first call of the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS-JU), which focuses on Beyond 5G and 6G Research.
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Sixarms (SIX) is an Australian company specialised in advanced UAV technologies to provide efficient and accurate measurement solutions for broadcast, telecommunications, and defence RF environments. They have integrated an RF measurement system with high-quality UAV manufacturers to create a turnkey solution that includes a high-performance airborne platform (UAV), integrated RF receiver and onboard computer, calibrated antennas, and a ground control station running software produced by SIX.
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The Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems (FHG) is Europe’s largest application’s-oriented research organisation. Founded in 1949, Fraunhofer currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany. Over 30,000 employees, predominantly scientists and engineers, work with an annual research budget of €2.9 billion. Fraunhofer generates €2.5 billion of this from contract research. FHG is a Berlin-based research institute that develops digital transformation solutions to link the real world with the digital world, addressing societal challenges like access to information, smart mobility, and modern governmental administration.