About Saferoute-6G, Celtic-Next and UKRI

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through its innovation agency Innovate UK, is the national public funding body backing UK participants in the CELTIC-NEXT programme. This collaboration funds the international telecommunications R&D initiative, SafeRoute-6G.

The SafeRoute-6G Project

SafeRoute-6G is a flagship international, industry-driven R&D project operating under the CELTIC-NEXT umbrella.

• Direct Investment: UKRI provides direct financial grants to UK organisations participating in the project, including the Satellite Applications Catapult (SAC) and University College London (UCL).
• Core Objective: The consortium develops cross-border telecommunications solutions to improve traffic safety and road efficiency.
• Key Technologies: The initiative leverages real-time sensor data, connected vehicles, and 6G communication protocols.

The UKRI and CELTIC-NEXT Partnership

• Financial Backing: UKRI funds UK-based SMEs, universities, and industry partners within international CELTIC-NEXT consortia to develop next-generation ICT and 6G technologies.
• The Funding Process: Project proposals are first submitted to CELTIC-NEXT for evaluation. Following approval, UK partners apply directly to Innovate UK to secure national grant funding.