RANsemi Wins Innovate UK Grant to Advance AI-Driven Mobile Network Infrastructure
Funding from Innovate UK will support RANsemi’s AI and semiconductor innovations for advanced connectivity
RANsemi has been awarded funding from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), to develop new Artificial Intelligence (AI) approaches for next-generation mobile networks.
The project – supported under Innovate UK’s programme to accelerate innovation in critical technologies such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors – is focused on embedding autonomous intelligence directly into the Radio Access Network (RAN). RANsemi is developing distributed AI technology that can enable truly agentic base stations that autonomously learn and adapt locally, maximising performance, efficiency, and security without constant dependence on remote data centres.
By reimagining how AI operates in mobile infrastructure, RANsemi is creating smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient networks. Its AI base station technology reduces network complexity while delivering lower energy consumption, enhanced service quality, and simplified infrastructure management.
Oliver Davies, VP Marketing at RANsemi, said, “This Innovate UK award represents a major milestone for RANsemi and the UK semiconductor ecosystem. It validates our vision for distributed, AI-native wireless infrastructure – one that can make mobile networks more efficient, secure, and responsive to local conditions.
“This project strengthens the UK’s position in next-generation connectivity while delivering real-world benefits to society. It also supports our growth plans in the UK, helping expand our engineering team, build valuable IP and contribute to the country’s leadership in advanced connectivity.”
To learn more about RANsemi’s vision for distributed intelligence in the RAN, read our recent blog: The Case for Agentic Base Stations in 6G RAN.
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