CEF Digital References

MEDLOOP FRANCE / SIPARTECH

Corsica / France

Submarine Cable Mediterranean sea – Ajaccio | 23-FR-DIG-Med-Aja cable

Corsica, the fourth-largest island in the Mediterranean, needs to improve its connectivity to continental Europe. The current level of connectivity is insufficient for the development of the regional economy. The overall objective of the project is to improve the digital connectivity of the Island of Corsica with the rest of the European continent. During the Covid-19 pandemic it has been shown how important a good, stable and fast internet connection is. Some backbone infrastructure is already in place; however, it is not operational and thus does not contribute to the connectivity of Corsica. In its current state, Corsica does not have the needed backbone connectivity to respond to its needs. This project allows to greatly improve the connectivity of the Island with optical dark fiber cables of which each one has a capacity of up to 30 Tbits/s. The fiber-optic cable connection will cover 220km from Branching Unit to Ajaccio and would be a part of the submarine fiber-optic network of 1370 km from Spain to Italy.

CEF grant: 3.2 mio. Euros

Sweden / Denmark

Polar Connect Step 1 (PC1) | 23-EU-DIG-PC1

Polar Connect will continue the groundbreaking work of the project Northern EU Gateways (21-EU-DIG-NORTHERN EU GATEWAYS) and the on-going project North Pole Fibre (22-EU-DIG-NPF). It will be another decisive step towards European data sovereignty, by facilitating the way towards realising Polar Connect.

CEF grant: 3.6 mio. Euros

Limoges / France

Smart communities in Limoges with 5G technology | 23-FR-DIG-5G-SMILE

The European 5G-SMILE project, coordinated by Limoges Métropole, in association with the City of Limoges, AXIONE and the Limoges University Hospital Center, highlights three main use case building blocks. Improved communication within the buildings with the Limoges University Hospital, secure communication with the Limoges municipal police and the “smart-city” with various technical departments of Limoges Métropole on the ESTER TECHNOPOLE business park.

CEF grant: 3.7 mio. Euros

Pyhtää / Finland

CAREWINGS | 23-FI-DIG-CAREWINGS-5G

The ambitious project has the vision to pioneer a scalable solution blueprint tailored for regional airports, facilitating process automation and introducing innovative electric drone-based services. By leveraging 5G private networks, airfield automation, and drone technologies, we envision creating a model that enhances operational efficiency and fosters sustainable development and resilience. Our vision extends beyond mere automation; it encompasses establishing regional airports as vital hubs for green and sustainable energy initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).

CEF grant: 1.8 mio. Euros

Sweden / Denmark

North Pole Fiber | 22-EU-DIG-NPF

In a first step, North Pole Fiber (NPF) will link the archipelago of Svalbard to the European mainland via submarine fiber-optic cable. Landfall will be in Norway, and a terrestrial fiber-optic link will connect to Kiruna in Sweden. Svalbard hosts the most significant Arcticresearch cluster worldwide, next to earth-to-satellite stations. The results of scientific research and the satellite images are eagerly awaited in times of climate change – here unhindered and fast communication as offered by NPF can make the difference.

NPF can be extended to Asia, the Global Project, in the second step. The cable will already be configured for this extension and Svalbard is the ideal steppingstone for crossing the Arctic basin in the short weeks of summer. The extension will offer the most direct connection to Asia – avoiding unstable or even hostile regions that compromise the security of today’s data links to Asia.

CEF grant: 1.8 mio. Euros

Toulouse / France

High Connectivity via 5G | 21-FR-DIG-Hi5

Toulouse Métropole and Alsatis as network provider execute a joint project “High Connectivity via 5G – Hi5” for the introduction of 5G services in the Toulouse metropolitan area, focusing on five use cases with high potential for scaling up:

• “City Services” – enhancing the abilities of authorities in the areas of traffic management and supervision of public space
• “Event Connectivity” – focusing on the need to flexibly deploy recording and communication equipment during outdoor events
• “Mobility Lab” – offering area-wide access to net-based services with ultra high speed for start-ups and small enterprises
• “Education” – taking teaching and academic research at the University of Blagnac to a new level
• “High-speed video data offloading” – making the public transport in the metropolitan area safer and more user friendly

Hi5 is taking the innovation within the metropole area  one step further, underlining Toulouse’s standing as leading European technology region.  All 5G uses demonstrated have the potential for Europe-wide application.

CEF grant: 2.8 mio. Euros