Future Communications Call — 1st
Supports Qatar communications and network innovation projects on AI-enabled services and future telecommunications.
The Future Communications Call (FCC) is a joint research grant program launched by the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council (QRDI) and Ooredoo Q.P.S.C., Qatar's publicly listed telecom operator, to advance next-generation telecommunications technologies. The 1st cycle opened on 14 January 2026 at 12:00 PM Doha time and closed on 18 March 2026. Award announcements are expected in July…
Next-generation communications research including 6G technologies, AI-powered networks, hybrid satellite/cellular/fiber systems, and quantum computing implications for telecommunications.
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