GIGA - Converging Networks 2005-2010

The development of broadband technologies - especially wireless broadband - converge network technologies, services and content in a newly profound way driving different players into ever closer collaboration. In order to boost this collaboration Tekes, the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation, launched GIGA - Converging Networks programme in 2005.

Telecommunications is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide. The growth is mainly based on the mobile telephone and related services. Finland is a pioneer in certain areas and now one of the leading players in wireless communication.

The GIGA programme is a combination of research and industrial projects working together for a common goal. In addition to project funding, GIGA offers networking, seminars, market and technology surveys to its participants. The five-year programme, with a budget totalling EUR 240 million and ending in 2010, is funded by Tekes with EUR 100 million.

The programme offers international partners an opportunity to cooperate within the GIGA framework in a competent, inspiring and innovative environment.

Read more from Programme description.

GIGA - Converging Networks brochure (pdf) - April 2010

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