France 6G: A Glimpse into SMEs-Led Innovations in national projects in France
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 16:30-18:00, room Sala de Conferencias 1 (1.1)
Session Chair:
- Hakima Chaouchi (France 6G, FR)
This session brings together innovative SMEs to address the dual challenge of next-generation performance and environmental responsibility. The session is organized into three strategic items:
- Focus 1: Sustainability & RF Engineering Focuses on hardware-level efficiency, featuring FlexoGreenxG project presented by the startup Wupatec, and RAIGREEN project with the goal is to pioneer “Zero-Watt” standby technologies and energy-aware urban infrastructure presented by the SME CityPassenger. Icom project will be presented by the startup Seamlesswave.
- Focus 2: Open-RAN & Software Agility Explores the shift toward virtualized, sovereign networks. Two SMEs Amarisoft/RapidSpace will present SimpleRan
project while Intention-6G project presented by the Startup BubbleRAN showcase AI-driven orchestration for the 6G era. - Focus 3: Ubiquitous & Seamless Access Targets the expansion of connectivity through Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN). The SME Univity will present the 5G/6G NTN initiative.
Programme
16h30-16h40: Session opening
16h40-17h10: Sustainability & RF Engineering
– FlexoGreenxG project presented by the startup Wupatec, Irene de Gruijter.
– Icom project presented by the startup Seamlesswave, Hassan Aboushady.
– RAIGREEN presented by the SME CityPassenger, Bruno Duval.
17h10-17h30: Open-RAN & Software Agility
– SimpleRAN project presented by the SMEs Amarisoft/RapidSpace. Karim Boutihane.
– Intention-6G project presented by the Startup BubbleRAN, Navid Nikaein.
17h30-17h50: NTN Ubiquitous & backhauling
– 6G-Backhauling presented by the SME Spectronite, Jean Philippe Fournier
– NTN Project presented by the SME UNIVITY, Chamssedine BERRACHED, Stephane Boichon.
17h50-18h00: Closing
