SNS Operations and Output optimisation

The proposed CSA shall liaise with the SNS RIA and IA actions under all SNS Streams and the SNS JU to exploit synergies for:

• Stakeholder management towards R&I orientation and SNS cross-project coordination and cooperation (implementation of the cross-project cooperation contractual clause).
• Europe wide cartography of relevant Smart Network initiatives and identification of strategic cooperation opportunities, in particular with initiatives at Member State/regional level.
• Design upgrades and perform maintenance on the European SNS web site and program infrastructure (web sites, mail systems, repositories, etc.).
• Working group management and organisation for issues of common interest, supporting a common EU 6G vision and its technological realisation.
• Monitoring and communication with related European Member State initiatives.
• Monitoring and communication with peer JU Partnerships (e.g. HPC, Chips, AI, Data and Robotics, Photonics Europe, CCAM).
• Organisation, management and support of Ecosystem Assessment and Facilitation Actions (IAFA) as described in the SNS Partnership Proposal.
• Investigation of the business impact of key technological and policy decisions (e.g. net neutrality).
• Support to the promotion and communication towards the public at large of the SNS JU activities in line with the JU priorities.
• Creation and implementation of a strategic promotion programme for the European 6G SNS Programme.
• Promoting the 6G SNS initiative views to assert European leadership in the area across the wider community of 6G SNS stakeholders including:
  • National & Regional authorities.
  • Peer research initiatives (ESA, Eureka, etc.).
  • Peer Industrial Associations (e.g. 5GAA, 5GACIA, ECH Alliance, ERTICO, ECSO etc.).
  • The Smart Connectivity DIH Network (SCoDIHNet).
  • Other relevant 5G-related CSA (e.g. 5G GUIDE, etc)
  • European and Global standards communities and Global 6G discussions.
• International cooperation support with key third countries. It includes identification of international cooperation strategies with clear benefits to EU industrial stakeholders.
• Establishing and organising the EUCNC & 6G Summit (EuCNC&6GS) conference in 2025 and 2026.