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UK optical wireless communications research and testing facility

Executive Summary

This facility aims to accelerate the development of next-generation connectivity by bridging the gap between terrestrial and non-terrestrial optical wireless communication architectures. It is a strategic investment for organizations focused on high-speed, long-range, and integrated communication infrastructure.

Expected Launch
July 2026
Funding Body
Innovate UK
Eligible Applicants
SME, Large, RTO, Academic
Funding Available & Project Rates
£7.12 million total award
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Target Sectors
digital technologyspace technologytelecommunications
Technology Scope
optical wireless communicationsfree space opticsnon-terrestrial networksinter-satellite linkshigh altitude platform stationsnetwork convergence
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Competition Scope & Overview

The facility will support next-generation connectivity research, particularly where optical and wireless systems converge. It will support communications architecture research and convergences among terrestrial networks, non-terrestrial networks, high altitude platform stations, inter-satellite links, free space optics, ground-to-ground networks.

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