NRW.Global Business GmbH, in cooperation with the Competence Center 5G.NRW, has compiled the most important facts and data on the information and communications industry in North Rhine-Westphalia. The publication provides an overview of the industry’s key figures, shows the corporate and research landscape and analyzes the ICT sector’s foreign trade balance.

The Competence Center 5G.NRW – CC5G.NRW (short: 5G.NRW) contributes to North Rhine-Westphalia becoming the lead market for 5G: It reduces technical entry barriers for companies, develops the economic potential for vertical markets – such as automotive and mobility, energy, food and agriculture, smart cities, healthcare and production and many more – and accelerates the diffusion of innovation.

The Competence Center 5G.NRW is supported by four strong partners: Under the consortium leadership of SIKoM+ at University of Wuppertal, the University of Duisburg-Essen, the Technical University of Dortmund and FIR at RWTH Aachen are involved. The powerful consortium accompanies the introduction of the 5G technology, examines strengths and weaknesses in practice and derives realistic recommendations for use. The development and optimization of the systems will also be promoted.

Start: 01.06.2019
Project duration: 6 years

Funding: Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia

Project consortium: University of Wuppertal (consortium leader), University of Dortmund, University of Duisburg-Essen, FIR at RWTH Aachen University