6G Fieldlab Groningen - ICCS
The 6G Fieldlab in Groningen is led by ICCS and focuses on connectivity, AI, and sensor technology. Collaboration, experimentation, and knowledge sharing are central here. ICCS supports companies, students, and knowledge institutions in pushing the boundaries of innovation. Through close collaboration with partners from research institutions, industry, and education, ICCS contributes to a smarter and more connected Netherlands.
Specialization of this 6G Fieldlab
The vast and quiet environment of Northern Netherlands offers unique advantages for rural experiments. Whether it involves air, water, or road testing—such as drone experiments, autonomous boating, or driving—the region is ideal for innovative trials. ICCS specializes in positioning and sensor fusion applications, including autonomous driving solutions that do not rely on GPS.
Specialisations:
- Autonomous systems for rural environments
- Connectivity in complex environments
- Navigation for autonomous systems
- Supporting the Northern Netherlands region
What can you find in this fieldlab?
- Indoor and outdoor facilities for testing and validation
- Strong support from research institutes such as the University of Groningen and telecom operators
Technical menu of services
Available now
- 6G testbed for real-life beta testing
- Experience and validate new 6G capabilities in a realistic environment, ideal for rapid iteration and product improvement tailored to your use case
- Local high-performance computing for AI processing
- Run demanding AI and data-processing workloads at high speed without relying on external cloud services
- Practical prototyping lab with development boards
- Accelerate development with direct access to wireless communication and sensor development boards, ideal for proof-of-concepts and iterative hardware development
- Starlink kit for ad-hoc connectivity
- Test applications that require reliable connectivity anywhere, anytime through direct access to global satellite internet.
Available in 6+ months
- Advanced 6G capabilities
- Centimetre-level positioning
- Enable ultra-precise positioning for robots, industrial automation, drones and smart infrastructure.
- Ultra-low latency (<5 ms)
- Support real-time control, immersive XR experiences and mission-critical applications that require immediate response.
- 5G Mobile Private Network
- Benefit from a secure, dedicated wireless network offering high performance, reliable connectivity and full control over your data
Non-technical menu of services
Available now
- Consultancy & Guidance
- Funding advice, project support, technical roadmapping, knowledge sharing, and ecosystem & stakeholder alignment
- Supporting Services
- Workspaces, meeting rooms, organisation of events and workshops, communication support, and partner and network connections.
- Conceptual & Functional Design
- Functional requirements, decision support, impact assessments and scenario analyses
Contact?
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Josca van Dam
Functie:Program manager at 6G Fieldlab GroningenSpecialisatie niet bekendJosca van Dam is the Program Manager at ICCS at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, responsible for organizing and developing the 6G Fieldlab on the Zernike Campus in Groningen. In this role, she facilitates collaboration between students, entrepreneurs, and partners, working together on innovative solutions in communication technology.
Within the Future Network Services (FNS) program, the Fieldlab represents Northern Netherlands in the national testbed. In this capacity, Josca provides northern entrepreneurs with access to relevant knowledge, a wide network of partners, and the opportunity to experiment with new technologies.
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E-mail:E-mail Josca
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LinkedIn:Josca on LinkedIn
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