National research programme Future networks
Reinventing networks to support changing uses
In this era of constant connectivity, telecommunications networks are becoming an essential pillar of regional independence and competitiveness. The Future Networks research programme supports research aimed at designing more flexible, secure and environmentally friendly infrastructure, while anticipating the technological challenges and socio-economic impacts of these transformations.
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The programme draws on a wide range of scientific fields: telecommunications engineering, electronics, photonics, computer science, signal processing and social sciences. The challenges focus on designing more energy-efficient, secure and intelligent networks that can adapt dynamically to usage patterns.
There are many potential applications: connected health, industry of the future, autonomous vehicles, smart agriculture and virtual reality. These technologies promise to revolutionise production, transport and communication methods by offering more efficient, interconnected and accessible solutions.
At the societal level, these innovations are aimed more specifically at the national and European levels at meeting the needs generated by an ageing population, but also at the need for reindustrialisation through the connected automation of our means of production. By anticipating these transformations, this programme contributes to making research a lever for growth and sovereignty, in the service of a connected, resilient and inclusive society.
