SPICE6: Scalable Platform for Massive IoT Connectivity with Energy Harvesting in 6G

Purpose and goal

The SPICE6 project aims to enable truly energy-autonomous IoT nodes for the 6G era, supporting ubiquitous intelligence and a tenfold increase in device density. By integrating advanced energy-harvesting techniques, ultra-low-power circuits, and 6G-compliant software-defined radios, the project develops sustainable, cost-effective IoT nodes, evaluates their performance, and predicts large-scale behavior using an Ambient IoT simulator.

Expected effects and result

With a strong focus on sustainability through the use of ambient resources and the goal of battery-free IoT, SPICE6 drives advanced digitalization that impacts society and industries across multiple domains. By enabling energy-neutral, self-powered devices, the project reduces CO₂ emissions, ensures reliable connectivity in remote areas, opens new markets, and fosters innovation through coordinated academic, SME, and international collaboration.

Planned approach and implementation

SPICE6 is organized into four work packages covering project management, hardware and software development, and final demonstration of active and passive energy-neutral devices. Leveraging Swedish and international partners’ expertise in electromagnetics, signal processing, backscatter communication, and energy harvesting, the project integrates climate-conscious design, prototype development, and risk management to ensure efficient implementation and broad dissemination of results.