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5G-BECOME 2025

Facade of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA).

FifthIngenium Joins 5G-BECOME Activities at NTUA Athens on November 11, 2025

Milan, November 4th, 2025 – FifthIngenium is thrilled to confirm its active engagement in the 5G-BECOME project at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) on November 11, 2025. In close collaboration with NTUA, ICCS / I-SENSE and OTE Group, the company will contribute to the deployment of advanced 5G network, edge computing infrastructure, and immersive XR (Extended Reality) technologies as part of the project’s innovation platform. (i-sense.iccs.gr)

5G-BECOME: Transforming Education and Research with 5G

The 5G-BECOME initiative, funded under the European Union’s Digital Europe Programme, aims to modernize the learning and research environment at NTUA by integrating XR, 5G, and digital twin technologies. (i-sense.iccs.gr) The platform supports two key use cases: an XR Hybrid Learning Platform, and an Automotive Open Platform / Digital Twins Environment. (5g-become.eu)

FifthIngenium’s Role in XR & Edge Innovation

FifthIngenium is leading the adaptation and integration of the XR Hybrid Learning Platform to align with NTUA’s curricula, ensuring immersive educational experiences tailored to academic requirements. (i-sense.iccs.gr) In addition, the company will support the development of the digital twin–based infrastructure for automotive research within the 5G experimentation environment. (i-sense.iccs.gr)

Classroom with students wearing VR headsets and instructor presenting a hologram model.

Goals and Impact of the Initiative

This collaboration seeks to: 

  1. Enhance student engagement and learning through interactive XR experiences. (5g-become.eu) 
  1. Provide hands-on research infrastructure using 5G networks, edge computing, and immersive technologies. (5g-become.eu) 
  1. Bridge academia and industry via open experimentation, advanced tools, and interdisciplinary projects. (5g-become.eu)
Medical students in scrubs using VR technology for dental training in a classroom.

Looking Ahead: Next Steps in 5G-BECOME

Moving forward, FifthIngenium will collaborate closely with project partners to test, validate and iterate the XR and automotive infrastructure in real academic and research settings. We will continue to integrate feedback from users and stakeholders to refine the platform and scale its adoption.

Stay tuned for further updates and announcements from FifthIngenium as we drive innovation in education, connectivity, and mobility. 

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