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Q-AIR (2026)

Q-AIR is a technological research and innovation project coordinated under the STEP INNTERCONECTA program (funded by the CDTI and the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities). Its main objective is to research quantum computing and post-quantum security technologies to define the cryptography and communications of the future.

Q-AIR is a strategic project focused on hardware-agnostic quantum computing and post-quantum cybersecurity research to protect the information systems of the future. The consortium, co-funded by the CDTI, brings together five technology companies and three leading research centers. Optare Solutions leads the line aimed at shielding 5G-Advanced and 6G private mobile networks using PQC algorithms and QKD technologies. Its final validation is carried out on the company’s 5G-SA network to ensure ultra-secure communications in critical environments.

Within the Q-AIR project, a grant of €377,155.00 has been awarded to Optare Solutions for its execution associated with file EXP – 00176553 / ITC-20251126 under the call for proposals for the INNTERCONECTA STEP 2025 call.

SICODI (2026)

The SICODI (Distributed Cognitive System for Autonomous, Secure, and Intelligent Factories) project is an industrial research initiative that seeks to revolutionize the automation of industrial processes.

SICODI researches a cognitive system to create autonomous, efficient, and cyber-secure factories through the integration of AI, advanced robotics, and digital twins. Within the consortium, Optare Solutions leads the advanced connectivity pillar through the deployment of private 5G/6G networks with Open RAN architecture. The company investigates critical technologies such as dynamic network slicing, traffic monitoring via AI to detect intrusions, and satellite backup in case of failures. Its contribution also includes the integration of post-quantum end-to-end encryption to shield the security of industrial environments.

Within the SICODI project, a grant of €223,342.00 has been awarded to Optare Solutions for its execution associated with file EXP – 00177340 / ITC-20251227 under the call for proposals for the INNTERCONECTA STEP 2025 call.

IMNEXT (2026)

IMNEXT was born with the strategic objective of researching and developing the enabling technologies that will shape mobile communication networks Beyond 5G (B5G) and the future 6G. Faced with the challenge set by the European Union’s 2030 Digital Decade, the project addresses the modernization of telecommunications infrastructures from a threefold perspective: ubiquitous connectivity to close the digital divide, end-to-end cybersecurity, and sustainable efficiency.

IMNEXT researches and develops advanced and sustainable technologies for the modernization of infrastructures towards future B5G and 6G networks. The project is structured into three pillars: coverage extension through terrestrial-satellite integration, advanced cybersecurity, and deployment optimization using AI-powered drones. It is driven by a consortium of four companies (GSERTEL, OPTARE, CAMPOS, and IMPOTECH) and two technological centers (GRADIANT and ITECAM). Its final validation will be carried out through a collaborative testbed and three laboratory proofs of concept.

Within the IMNEXT project, a grant of €191,347.50 has been awarded to Optare Solutions for its execution associated with file EXP – 00177638 / ITC-20251188 under the call for proposals for the INNTERCONECTA STEP 2025 call.

Digital Safe Fishing Vessel (DSFV) (2026)

The Digital Safe Fishing Vessel (DSFV) project was born out of an initiative by the Shipowners’ Cooperative of the Port of Vigo (ARVI) with the purpose of addressing a critical challenge in the maritime sector: the high accident rate in fishing fleets due to extreme environmental conditions, obsolete technologies, and the lack of real-time information.

The DSFV project designs and validates a comprehensive onboard digital system to reduce accidents and improve operational decisions on fishing vessels. Within this framework, Optare Solutions leads the research into resilient connectivity by designing a hybrid architecture that combines private 5G networks, satellite, and edge computing. Its main objective is to analyze the behavior of the radio channel in metallic naval environments and ensure the local processing of critical data when out of coverage. With this, it aims to optimize crew safety and expand its commercial catalog toward digital solutions for extreme maritime environments.

Within the DFSV project, a grant of €308,427.00 has been awarded to Optare Solutions for its execution associated with file EXP – 00177174 / ITC-20251240 under the call for the granting of the INNTERCONECTA STEP 2025 call.

Foexga Program (2025)

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TECHDUAL (2025)

The TECHDUAL project seeks to design, develop, and validate a modular Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) platform , propelled by hydrogen and equipped with advanced systems such as 5G/Edge communications, immersive teleoperation, and secure digital management , reaching a TRL 5 (Technology Readiness Level 5).

The project, titled: Development of a UGV platform with a hydrogen propulsion system for industrial diversification and intelligent reconversion for resilient mobility , with the Acronym: TECHDUAL and File No.: AEI-010700-2025-3 , included in the program “SUPPORT FOR INNOVATIVE BUSINESS GROUPS” , has been granted a total aid of €489,054.00. The aid granted to Optare Solutions, S.A. amounts to 50.112,00€.

SAETA (2025)

SAETA is a project with file number MIG-2024189 aimed at transforming the energy efficiency and connectivity of buildings through the development of advanced glazing systems. By applying photonic technologies (FSS) and intelligent surfaces (RIS), it seeks to improve thermal insulation without compromising mobile coverage and indoor Wi-Fi connectivity.

Project subsidized under the missions of sustainability, energy efficiency, and digitalization of the built environment.

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CIBUS5G (2024)

The CIBUS5G project is included in the GRANTS FOR THE SUPPORT OF INNOVATIVE BUSINESS GROUPINGS WITH THE AIM OF IMPROVING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE RECOVERY, TRANSFORMATION, AND RESILIENCE PLAN | CALL 2024.

The CIBUS5G project has been granted a subsidy for its execution associated with file AEI-010500-2024-191 of €30,019.00 by the General Directorate of Industrial Strategy and SMEs, in the exercise of the powers attributed to it by Order ICT/1117/2021, of 9 October, modified by Order ICT/474/2022, of 20 May, which establishes the regulatory bases for aid to support innovative business groupings with the aim of improving the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises.

Innovative SME (2024)

Optare Solutions has been recognized as an Innovative SME in 2024, a certification that reflects our continuous effort to drive innovation in our processes and solutions.

IBAI4DS (2023)

This is an industrial research project in the field of advanced digital technologies, focused on developing capabilities for the intelligent and automated management of digital services. The project investigates the use of Intent Based Management techniques to achieve zero-touch resource and service management—that is, fully automated—in order to accelerate the creation and deployment of next-generation digital services.

The IBAI4DS project has been granted a subsidy associated with file TSI-064200-2023-0007 of €272,695.80 in the call for grants aimed at UNICO R&D 5G-6G 2023: Programme for the Universalisation of Digital Infrastructures for Cohesion (Research infrastructures, scientific technical equipment, and R&D projects in Advanced 5G).

SUCCESS 6G (2023)

SUCCESS-6G: Robust, Secure, and Computationally Efficient Vehicular Services in 6G aims to research vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication and AI/ML technologies, providing innovative technological advancements in the transmission, processing, and analysis of large volumes of vehicular data, enabling the implementation of unprecedented vehicular services.

The project is divided into three subprojects, in which Optare participates:

EXTEND: Utilize Machine Learning (ML) models on vehicle condition monitoring data for predictive fault detection and diagnosis.
VERIFY: Implement security threat mitigation mechanisms to ensure accurate and protected vehicle state estimation.
DEVISE: Apply decentralized methods (ML with federated learning) for predictive vehicle state diagnosis.

Files TSI-063000-2021-39, TSI-063000-2021-40, and TSI-063000-2021-41 from the Centro Tecnológico de Telecomunicaciones de Cataluña.

OPENSEC (2023)

6G-OPENSEC aims to provide security, trust, and quantum key distribution (QKD) solutions for 6G transport networks through an open and flexible architecture.

The project is divided into three subprojects, in which Optare participates:

SECURITY: Secure network segment manager for open and disaggregated 6G networks.
TRUST: Trust management based on distributed ledger technology (blockchain) for open and disaggregated 6G networks.
KEYs: Flexible and efficient quantum key distribution (QKD) systems.

Files TSI-063000-2021-58, TSI-063000-2021-60, and TSI-063000-2021-61 from the Centro Tecnológico de Telecomunicaciones de Cataluña.

Foexga Program (2023)

This entity has benefited from the aid provided by the FOEXGA Program.

The main objective of this aid is to encourage actions for international promotion that generate competitive advantages, boosting SMEs and their products and services, and increasing the number of exporting companies.

A5EdgeInfra – Autonomous 5G Edge Infrastructure (2023)

The A5GEdgeInfra project focuses on researching technologies and architectures for advanced 5G and 6G networks, enabling communication and data processing capabilities in remote areas with low coverage. This facilitates digitalisation through sensor technology and agile decision-making for use cases such as precision agriculture or remote industrial sensing. Research is being conducted into the design of new 5G antennas, network architectures, and efficient virtualisation technologies for Edge Computing environments, as well as autonomous power supply techniques using renewable energy sources.

For the implementation of the A5EdgeInfra project – Industrial research project on advanced 5G, file no. TSI-064200-2022-22 – OPTARE SOLUTIONS S.L. has been awarded a grant under the UNICO I+D 5G-6G call for aid: Digital Infrastructure Universalisation Programme for Cohesion (Research infrastructures, scientific-technical equipment, and Advanced 5G R&D Projects), amounting to €334,458.60.

PERTE STELLANTIS – IDAVEC, Advanced Digital Infrastructure for the VEC (2023)

This project focuses on developing advanced services for the Connected Electric Vehicle (VEC) environment using cutting-edge technologies such as 5G, Edge Computing, and AI. It received a grant of €505,672.00 from Next Generation EU funds.

PERTE RENAULT – Test Environments for Connected Mobility (2023)

This project focuses on the verification and validation of new technologies for Connected Mobility, exploring new test environments and procedures. It received a grant of €245,540.00.

SMART NOC (2021)

The SMART NOC project aims to develop solutions for the intelligent management of network operation centers (NOCs) for communication networks. With a budget of €5.84 million, it is funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation through CDTI.

Drive Edge – Edge Computing for Autonomous Vehicle Mobility (2021)

This project focuses on creating an Edge Computing infrastructure for autonomous vehicle mobility, with a budget of €305,170.50, funded by Red.es.

SLISE – Security in Network Slicing for Next-Generation Communications (2021)

SLISE focuses on identity management in complex Network Slicing architectures. It received a grant of €488,913 from CDTI.

MEDEVA – Sustainable and Intelligent Intermodal Passenger Transport (2021)

This project aims to integrate MaaS (Mobility as a Service) with electric vehicles and intelligent services. It received a grant of €434,053.25 from CDTI.

Axudas do Igape Programa Plan Foexga 2019-2020

Optare Solutions has participated in an internationalization project through the Foexga program, with the goal of promoting Galician foreign trade and increasing the number of exporting companies.

Operación cofinanciada pola Unión Europea
Programa Operativo FEDER Galicia 2014-2020
Conseguir un tecido empresarial máis competitivo
Unha maneira de facer Europa

Programa Principia (2018)

Persoal cofinanciado pola Xunta de Galicia ao abeiro da resolución da Axencia Galega de Innovación do 17/12/2018 (Programa Principia)

Plan PIB (2014-2020)

Esta empresa participa en el Plan PIB cofinanciado por el Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional, Programa Operativo FEDER 2014-2020.

Desarrollo Regional, Programa Operativo FEDER 2014-2020. OPTARE SOLUTIONS ha sido beneficiaria del Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional cuyo objetivo es conseguir un tejido empresarial más competitivo y gracias al que ha asistido a las acciones: Misión Comercial Multisectorial a Polonia, Misión Comercial a Rumanía y Misión Comercial a Croacia y Serbia, para fomentar su internacionalización.

Estas acciones se han desarrollado en las fechas: 25-27 septiembre 2017, 15-17 de noviembre y 19-25 de noviembre respectivamente. Para ello, ha contado con el apoyo del Programa Internacional de Promoción de la Cámara de Comercio de España. Una manera de hacer Europa