Project R-16759

RADIANT: 3D Radio Antenna with Integrated Transceiver (Research)

Antennas are the connecting link in the communication of wireless devices becoming important in more and more areas, whether in smart infrastructure, wearables, Internet of Things, automotive or many others. While specific requirements, such as the frequency range, transmit power, radiation pattern, etc., vary by application, SME-designed RF products typically rely on commercially available components (e.g. transceivers, connectors, cables, antennas ...) due to cost, tooling, and volume constraints. These components must be interconnected with minimal loss and reflection to ensure optimal system performance. Current state-of-the-art cables and connectors exacerbate this challenge: matching inte grated circuits to antennas is complex, requiring specialised expertise, multiple design iterations, and costly measurement equipment. The project RADIANT shall provide an integrated 3D antenna-and-transceiver solution made of IME/SE or MID Technologies for different frequency bands. By drastically curtailing the expenses tied to RF cables, connectors, iterative design cycles, precision testing, etc., SMEs can benefit from shorter development timelines, fewer specialised design-related processes, and, consequently, reduced overall production costs. These potential improvements in affordability, reduced complexity and shared knowledge reduce the high development risk for SMEs, making RADIANT an important contribution to pre-competitive research. The project partners contribute their expertise within an interdisciplinary consortium. Throughout this process, the user committee - consisting of 28 companies including 21 SMEs - and the industrial partners will be closely involved to ensure that all developments align with real-world requirements and practical constraints. Through these contributions, RADIANT is expected to solve the problem of costly, time-consuming, and specialised RF subsystem design by helping SMEs.

01 October 2026 - 30 September 2028