The OpenRAN@Brasil program, whose objective is the research and development of software for the construction of an open source platform for the control and management of programmable network infrastructures composed of open and disaggregated equipment, launches its first public call for the academic sector. 

The call is aimed at researchers linked to public or private teaching and/or research institutions. The objective is to choose Working Groups (WGs) to cooperate in the evolution of functionalities and technologies of the OpenRAN@Brasil testbed. Researchers must submit proposals that adhere to the thematic axes of the program, such as Testbed, Development in SDN and Orchestration of Resources and Services. After choosing the WGs, the execution and implementation of the project will last for one year.

As the coordinating organization, RNP will monitor the selected works and provide technological support for the construction and access to the OpenRAN@Brasil testbed. For this selection, there will also be monitoring by the project's technical leaders, who may be members of RNP or CPQD, partner entity in the execution of the program. 

At the end of the current one-year period, it is expected that the WGs will have implemented their proposals and that they will be able to leverage OpenRAN@Brasil functionalities.  

Access the public call document for more information. 

About OpenRAN@Brasil 

OpenRAN@Brasil is part of the Priority Program in Informatics (PPI) Advanced Internet. It is a partnership between RNP and CPQD, Inatel and Eldorado.
Visit the program page to learn more.