Grant: Alliance Grants

This Alliance proposal aims to facilitate Canada's transition into a "smart society" by establishing seamless, global interconnected communications accessible to all Canadians, regardless of their location. The project supports the development of transformative 6th Generation high-band communication technology (6G-HBC) by investigating novel approaches for realizing high-performing 6G-HBC equipment and devices. To achieve this, the project brings together a diverse group of experts from academic and industrial sectors, including Skyworks Solutions Canada and C-COM Satellite Systems. Their collaborative efforts are essential to navigating the complexities of 6G-HBC research. The project adopts a unified approach, incorporating an analysis-synthesis framework that empowers research and development of innovative digital signal processing methods, as well as the design of high-performance radio transceivers and antennas. These foundational elements enable the investigation of various radio architectures for future 6G-HBC equipment and devices.The success of this project will have significant positive impacts on the lives of all Canadians, improving quality of life, productivity, and resource management. Moreover, it will bolster Canada's global competitiveness, fostering cutting-edge applications while solidifying the country's position as a leader in next-generation communication technologies. The project will also generate a pool of highly skilled graduates equipped to address the intricate challenges of developing 6G-HBC solutions. Furthermore, Skyworks and C-COM will directly benefit from the project's outcomes, while Canada will preserve its reputation as an innovative and technologically daring nation. Additionally, the project will attract engineering talent and investment, further reinforcing Canada's status as a prominent sector leader and an appealing hub for technological advancement.