Nokia Leads PROACTIF Drone Project with 42 Partners
Nokia has been appointed as the lead organisation for PROACTIF, a major European Union-backed initiative under the Chips Joint Undertaking. By design, the project strategically enhances Europe’s resilience and leadership in electronic components and systems (ECS) technologies, focusing on boosting the autonomy and competitiveness of the European drone and robotics sector.
Ambitious targets for growth and innovation
The PROACTIF consortium, comprising 42 partners and four affiliates from 13 countries, targets a significant industry impact by 2035. The group projects the generation of approximately US$102m in revenue, the development of 50 innovative products and the securing of more than 15 new industry patents.
In addition to these commercial outcomes, the initiative expects to foster dozens of new collaborations, create hundreds of jobs and attract more than US$45.7m in additional investments.
Nokia’s role: setting standards and fostering collaboration
Nokia’s leadership is pivotal to the project’s success, given its established expertise in drone technology and mission-critical communications.
Thomas Eder, Head of Embedded Wireless Solutions at the company, commented: “Nokia’s extensive expertise has helped establish drone technology best practices and transform drones into daily helpers for public safety and mission-critical operations.
"We are honoured to lead this project. It demonstrates Nokia’s commitment to fostering innovation and resilience across Europe. By collaborating with leading organisations, this initiative will address critical challenges in security and sustainability, delivering real-world benefits for society.”
Focus on critical infrastructure and emergency management
PROACTIF’s primary application areas are critical infrastructure surveillance and emergency management. The consortium aims to redefine how Europe manages emergencies and safeguards vital assets by deploying advanced unmanned vehicle (UxV) systems.
The systems will be cost-efficient, eco-efficient, safe and cyber-secure, addressing the growing need for robust civil security solutions across the continent.
Technological advancements and interoperability
The project will develop nine advanced technology building blocks and five state-of-the-art UxV platforms. The focus will be on interoperability, autonomy and rapid deployment, ensuring that the solutions are adaptable to a wide range of operational scenarios and market needs.
By leveraging frequent and efficient sensor data gathering, UxV technologies will enable a more comprehensive understanding of incidents, improving situational awareness and response effectiveness.
Collaborative ecosystem: academia, SMEs and industry leaders
PROACTIF unites a diverse ecosystem of academic institutions, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and major industry players. The collaborative approach expects to accelerate the development and commercialisation of next-generation drone and robotics solutions, positioning Europe at the forefront of global innovation.
Societal and market impact
The anticipated outcomes of PROACTIF extend beyond technological advancements. The project aims to deliver real-world benefits by enhancing public safety, supporting sustainable practices and driving economic growth through job creation and investment.
The initiative’s focus on security and sustainability aligns with broader European objectives to build a resilient and competitive digital economy.
A milestone for Europe’s drone and robotics industry
Nokia’s leadership of the PROACTIF project marks a significant milestone for the European drone and robotics industry.
By setting ambitious targets for innovation, collaboration and market impact, the consortium aims to strengthen Europe’s position as a global leader in ECS technologies and unmanned systems, delivering tangible benefits to businesses, public sector stakeholders and society at large.
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