Ericsson Opens 6G Lab in Budapest to Pave the Way for Future Connectivity

Ericsson announced the inauguration of a new 6G Lab at its R&D facility in Budapest, demonstrating its continued dedication to influencing the future of connectivity and supporting the development and standardization of next-generation networks.

The new lab will concentrate on developing essential 6G support features like network exposure and programmability, as well as driving the evolution of core networks.

6G architecture will make use of the quick advancements in cloud-native technologies, IT frameworks, automation, open interfaces, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, among other areas, building on the continuous development of the 5G Core.

Ericsson will collaborate with Hungary’s top academic institutions, such as Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), Eötvös Lorvé University (ELTE), Šbuda University, and the HUN-REN research network, in addition to forming alliances with top global technology companies and mobile operators.

Antonio Passarella, Head of Central Europe and North Balkans at Ericsson, said

“The opening of our 6G Lab in Hungary reinforces our long-term commitment to research and innovation. As we move toward the 6G era, our goal is to evolve today’s 5G Core technology into an even more flexible, open, and intelligent platform, paving the way for entirely new use cases, industries, and societal benefits.”

András Boráros, Head of R&D at Ericsson Hungary, added

“We established the Budapest 6G Lab to be both a site for scientific breakthroughs and a hub for practical innovation. Our work is not only about preparing for a post-5G world – we want to truly benefit society. We are striving to enable people to communicate and collaborate more effectively than ever in the future.”

Ericsson’s worldwide 6G research program will heavily rely on the Hungarian-based 6G Lab, which will investigate how future networks may aid in the creation of more robust, sustainable, and human-centered digital societies.

Additionally, the project improves Ericsson’s standing in Hungary’s innovation ecosystem by generating new chances for cooperative research, scholarly cooperation, and talent development.