The Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Centre of Excellence at Bangor University is to receive 拢4m of EU funding.
The centre will look at new ways to improve digital communication tech in phones, Wi-Fi hubs and fibre optic tech.
In addition to the EU funding, Bangor University is leading the project by contributing 拢1,672,984 funding, with additional funding of 拢349,262 from private sector partners.
Jeremy Miles, responsible for EU funding in Wales and Brexit Minister said: 鈥淔ast, flexible, adaptable digital systems, tailored to the needs of the user, are essential in today鈥檚 time-sensitive culture, and are vital to our nation鈥檚 development as we continue to boost productivity in the Welsh economy.
鈥淭he DSP Centre of Excellence puts Wales at the very heart of innovation in this key economic sector, and positions Bangor University at the top of the ICT research industry.
鈥淐ollaboration between top academics from Wales and world-wide institutions, high profile international companies and Welsh and UK SMEs, will lead to ground-breaking, world class research, resulting in cutting-edge solutions to advance the global 5G economy.鈥�
鈥淓U funding continues to drive progress in R&D, science, infrastructure and skills in Wales, as well as promoting economic growth and creating new jobs.
Professor Iwan Davies, Bangor University鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor added: 鈥淭his is a fine example of the excellent research conducted at our University. It illustrates how research conducted by academics of international standing feeds into innovation and contributes to economic and social impact in our wider world.
鈥淚n particular, the DSP Centre puts research innovation and collaboration at its heart.
鈥淲ith academic, international and Welsh partners, the DSP Centre has the potential to promote the creation of a ‘DSP Economic Zone’ along the A55 to bring transformative economic benefits to North Wales.鈥�