The Finnish Research Impact Foundation supports Tampere University’s quantum-assisted 6G research
Professor Ertugrul Basar has received €232,595 in funding from the Finnish Research Impact Foundation (FRIF). His project, titled Rydberg Atomic Quantum Receivers for Energy-Efficient and Secure 6G Communications, brings together advanced atomic physics research and wireless communication.
In this project, Basar is developing a unique wireless communication technology that uses ultra-sensitive quantum receivers instead of traditional metal antennas. The findings will enable more energy efficient and secure 6G networks worldwide. Through this project, Finland can position itself as a global leader in quantum-assisted 6G research.
The funding supports collaboration between researchers and companies, enabling researchers to create important new initiatives that keep Finland at the forefront of high technology. The industry partners in Basar’s project include Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy and IQM Finland Oy.
Funding awarded by FRIF under its Tandem Industry Academia (TIA) Seed Programme is aimed at researchers who have recently joined the Finnish research funding system and are at an early stage of their careers in Finland.
“We applied for TIA Seed funding because it is uniquely aligned with the early-stage, high-impact research that our project aims to deliver”, Basar says.
