The UK welcomes the opportunity for collaborative research and development activities related to Open RAN and diversification of telecommunications infrastructure. 

Guidance on collaboration opportunities can be sourced from the UK’s Department for International Trade with David Rayner being the current point of contact for enquires related to telecoms research and development. 

A September 2022 briefing session led by the UK’s Department for International Trade outlined opportunities for collaborative research and development with the UK in wireless telecommunications infrastructure:

For potential European partners, UK organisations remain eligible for the next Horizon Europe Smart Networks and Services programme and related calls.  The UK National contact point for Horizon Europe Digital calls is Craig Sharp.