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The adoption of 6G applications will have a positive impact on a broad range of innovations set to transform our society in the future. These include autonomous vehicles that reduce accidents, more efficient emergency services, and connected drones that expedite the delivery of medical supplies between healthcare centres, to name a few examples. These and other emerging solutions continue to evolve, driven by the constant technological advancements in communications. The implementation of these new technologies requires a process that inevitably involves testing in environments as true to real-life conditions as possible.<\/h4>
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In this context, several research groups from the CCABA (Advanced Broadband Communications Center) and CER (Specific Research Centre) of the Universitat Polit\u00e8cnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (UPC) are working on the ELEGANT project, which aims to create a research and experimental environment dedicated to the development and testing of sustainable, cutting-edge infrastructures.

To achieve this, a 6G hybrid network will be built, combining a high-capacity fibre optic network with an evolvable 5G+ mobile network, enabling the transition towards 6G to support mobility and artificial intelligence projects. This advancement will be made possible by integrating multi-technology systems, dual 5G networks (with two frequency bands, reaching up to 26 GHz), expanded mobile networks, and ultra-low latency capabilities. All of this will be implemented through flexible and scalable systems capable of adapting to the growth demands that 6G applications require. A unique feature of this infrastructure is its network distributed across two UPC campuses 32 km apart: the North Campus in Barcelona and the Castelldefels Campus.

Interdisciplinary research teams specialising in optical communications and mobile networks at UPC will bring their expertise to tackle these complex challenges in communication and connectivity, as these technologies, inherently complex, present an even greater challenge as a hybrid network combining optical and mobile systems.

This testbed will be made available to companies and organisations upon request from July 2025, under the operating licences granted to the UPC, facilitating access for other companies and institutions without requiring their own emission frequencies.

The total budget for the project amounts to 2 million euros, provided by European Funds channelled through the UNICO 5G R&D programme of the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Function. The overall budget, including previous related projects under the same UNICO Programme, rises to 4 million euros.

The project began in April 2023 and is scheduled to be completed on 30 June 2025.
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