The 5G-BECOME project officially launched on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the premises of the National Technical University of Athens in the Zografou NTUA Campus. 5G-BECOME is an innovative project, funded by the European Union’s Digital Europe Programme , which aims to bring the future of smart education and research to the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). Over the next 3 years, the project will deploy a private 5G network and an edge computing infrastructure, in order to create a technological learning and research program for a more dynamic, interactive and practical environment for students and teachers.
The project will be implemented by the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) with the participation of the I-SENSE GROUP, OTE Group of Companies (HTO), the largest telecommunications provider in Greece, and the Italian high-tech company FifthIngenium, a key partner for the development of the digital products & more innovative services.
Dr. Angelos Amditis, Scientific Director of the NTUA I-SENSE GROUP, states:
“Today I was delighted to address a welcome at the kick off of 5G-BECOME—a visionary project that reflects National Technical University of Athens’s commitment to innovation and excellence. By integrating 5G, XR, and digital twin technologies into our educational ecosystem, we are not just transforming learning experiences—we are empowering our students with the skills and confidence to tackle real-world technological challenges and excel in their fields.”
Transforming Education & Research through 5G
The project focuses on two main applications:
- XR Hybrid Learning Platform
An Extended Reality (XR) platform, which integrates Augmented (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). Adapted to the NTUA curriculum, this platform aims to enhance student engagement through interactive learning. The Italian company FifthIngenium will lead this initiative, ensuring the adaptation of the Mixed Reality (XR) system to the NTUA curricula.
- Automotive Open Platform & Digital Twins Environment
NTUA will provide advanced digital infrastructure to support cutting-edge research and innovation in the automotive sector, particularly in Connected, Cooperative, and Automated Mobility (CCAM) applications. This initiative integrates Digital Twins (DTs) to simulate real vehicles and transportation systems. Students and researchers will have access to a 5G experimentation platform, allowing them to participate in collaborative projects, practical group activities and real-world testing scenarios. Within a 5G-based ecosystem, students will develop relevant skills, expand their expertise and contribute to technological progress related to mobility. As part of 5G-BECOME, this initiative fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, positioning NTUA at the forefront of automotive innovation and beyond.
OTE Group is going to install a private 5G network on the premises of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), in the Zografou NTUA Campus, while ensuring sustainability and the integration of emerging technologies also after the end of the project.
What is the purpose:
✔ More Engaging & Interactive Learning – Improved understanding and assimilation of knowledge through XR.
✔ Practical Training with Real Applications – Students gain immediate access to 5G and automotive technologies.
✔ Leveraging new tools for the development of Innovation – Using open tools and experimental 5G platforms for groundbreaking research.
✔ Creating a Connected Academic Ecosystem – A bridge between university, research and industry.
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