Sustainable CellulAr networks harVEstiNG ambient Energy

Objective

Energy sustainability is key to future mobile networks due to their foreseen capacity upsurge. The objective of the ETN SCAVENGE (Sustainable CellulAr networks harVEstiNG ambient Energy) is to create a training network for early-stage
researchers (ESRs) who will contribute to the design and implementation of eco-friendly and sustainable next-generation (5G) networks and become leaders in the related scientific, technological, and industrial initiatives. Sustainable networks are
based on the premise that environmental energy can be scavenged through dedicated harvesting hardware so as to power 5G base stations (BSs) and the end devices (mobile terminals, sensors and machines). To realise this vision, the project will take a complete approach, encompassing the characterisation of intermittent and/or erratic energy sources, the development of theoretical models, and the design, optimisation and proof-of-concept implementation of core network, BS and mobile elements as well as their integration with the smart electrical grid.
The consortium is composed of world-class research centres and companies that are in the forefront of mobile communication and renewable energy research and technology development. The attitude of the industrial partners towards the strong investment in R&D and their strategic vision are fully aligned with the mission of this project, making them perfectly fit for this consortium. This grants a well-balanced project with genuine and strong technical interactions. The ESRs will have a unique opportunity towards professional growth in light of dedicated cross-partner training activities and through the interaction with the Partner Organisations, which also include relevant stakeholders in the envisioned market. All of this will ensure that the trained researchers will be successfully employed at the end of the research program.

Field of science

• /engineering and technology/electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering/information engineering/telecommunications/wireless/5g
• /engineering and technology/environmental engineering/energy and fuels/renewable energy/windpower
• /engineering and technology/electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering/electrical engineering/electric energy
• /natural sciences/computer and information sciences/internet/internet of things
• /engineering and technology/electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering/electrical engineering/power engineering/electric power distribution
• /engineering and technology/electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering/electrical engineering/power engineering/electric power generation
• /engineering and technology/electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering/electronic engineering/sensors/smart sensors

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3.1. - Fostering new skills by means of excellent initial training of researchers

Topic(s)

• MSCA-ITN-2015-ETN - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Networks (ITN-ETN)

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-ITN-2015
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Funding Scheme

MSCA-ITN-ETN - European Training Networks

Coordinator

CENTRE TECNOLOGIC DE TELECOMUNICACIONS DE CATALUNYA

Address

Avinguda Carl Friedrich Gauss 7 Parc Mediterrani De Tecnologia
08860 Castelldefels Barcelona
Spain

Activity type

Research Organisations

EU contribution

€ 743 618,88

Participants (8)

UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI PADOVA

Italy

EU contribution

€ 516 122,64

Address

Via 8 Febbraio 2
35122 Padova

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE

United Kingdom

EU contribution

€ 546 575,76

Address

South Kensington Campus Exhibition Road
SW7 2AZ London

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

COMMISSARIAT A L ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES

France

EU contribution

€ 525 751,20

Address

Rue Leblanc 25
75015 Paris 15

Activity type

Research Organisations

ATHONET SRL

Italy

EU contribution

€ 258 061,32

Address

Padriciano 99 Area Science Park
34149 Trieste

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

United Kingdom

EU contribution

€ 273 287,88

Address

Richmond Street 16
G1 1XQ Glasgow

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

WORLDSENSING SL

Spain

EU contribution

€ 247 872,96

Address

Calle Viriat 47 Planta 10
08014 Barcelona

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES OY (FINLAND) CO LTD

Finland

EU contribution

€ 269 145,36

Address

Lakkisepantie 23
00620 Helsinki

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)

TOSHIBA EUROPE LIMITED

United Kingdom

EU contribution

€ 273 287,88

Address

1 St Floor 3 Furzeground Way Stockley Park
UB11 1EZ Uxbridge

Activity type

Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)