Project Funding
SPEAR Lab's research is generously supported by various funding agencies, enabling cutting-edge research in edge computing, network protocols, and Internet measurements.
Thanks to this funding, the lab has made a significant impact
Active Funding
Our current research is supported by the following grants and fellowships
6G Future Network Services Growth Fund
Research on next-generation 6G network services and edge computing architectures. Developing innovative solutions for future network infrastructure including intelligent edge orchestration, distributed AI workloads, and sustainable network design.
Previous Funding
Research that has laid the foundation for our current work
Piccolo
Research on edge computing and distributed systems for next-generation networks. Part of EU Celtic-Next initiative supporting innovative ICT research and industry collaboration.
RIPE NCC RACI Fellowship
Fellowship for Internet measurements and LEO satellite network analysis. Supporting collaboration with RIPE community and atlas measurement infrastructure.
6G Life
Large-scale German national project on 6G technologies and future network architectures. Advanced research on next-generation cellular networks, edge computing, and intelligent connectivity.
6G Future Lab
Bavarian state-funded initiative for 6G research and development. Focused on edge-cloud integration, network orchestration, and future mobile communication systems.
EDGELESS - Cognitive Edge Computing
Large-scale EU project on cognitive edge computing for next-generation networks. Developed Oakestra orchestration framework and advanced edge computing concepts. Led to multiple publications and open-source releases.
Virtual Mobility World (ViM)
Research on virtual mobility solutions and edge computing for automotive applications. Developed infrastructure for vehicle-to-everything communications and mobile edge services.
Adaptive and Intelligent Data (AIDA)
Finnish national funding for adaptive data analytics and intelligent systems. Research on network protocols, multipath transport, and performance optimization.
Bright Clouds Dark Clouds (BCDC)
Research on cloud computing energy efficiency and environmental impact. Investigated edge-fog-cloud continuum and sustainable computing infrastructure.
Cleansky Initial Training Network
Marie Curie fellowship for doctoral research on mobile edge computing and content distribution. Part of EU Framework Programme 7 Initial Training Network.