6G IoT: Sustainability, Intelligence & Security at Scale
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Emickers AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 1 500 000 |
| Project duration | October 2025 - March 2026 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Cluster of Excellence for Cutting-Edge Technologies - calls for proposals |
| Call | Visions for world-leading research and innovation in strategic technology areas |
Purpose and goal
Through the 6G IoT Cluster of Excellence, we aim to position Sweden as the global hub for battery-free IoT systems that unite AI, eco-conscious design, energy harvesting, and advanced materials to shape a new era of sustainable connectivity. The ultra-low-power, intelligent nodes will transform industries and societies, from smart cities to healthcare, establishing Sweden as the world leader in 6G-powered innovation.
Expected effects and result
During this initial phase, we will refine our vision for excellence in 6G Ambient IoT, identify key application domains, and establish a core consortium of academic, industrial, and societal leaders in Sweden. A clear plan toward realizing the 2035 vision and mobilizing actors will be defined. With a solid strategy, governance model, and funding roadmap, this phase builds the foundation for the cluster’s next stages.
Planned approach and implementation
The cluster is structured in four work packages focusing on coordination, landscape analysis, partner expansion, and strategy development. This early phase establishes the foundation for a long-term plan toward 2035, starting with partner formation and vision building, followed by cluster launch, global leadership, and sustained impact through strong research, collaboration, and societal integration.