Real-World Impact

Research at the INSI is designed to move beyond discovery and into real-world impact. Through industry collaboration and commercialization our innovations are advancing next-generation wireless systems across industries and around the world. 

The technologies developed within the institute support one of the largest economic transformations underway today. Industry studies estimate that 5G and next-generation wireless technologies could contribute more than $1 trillion to global GDP by 2030, creating enormous opportunities for innovation and commercialization. 

Impact Highlights 

• 68 patents granted 
• 24 new patents granted in the past two years 
• 42 additional patents filed or pending 
• 12 commercialization research projects valued at approximately $23M 
• 10 startup companies  

These outcomes reflect INSI’s commitment to ensuring that breakthrough technologies reach the industries and communities they are designed to serve.

Under the leadership of INSI Director Tommaso Melodia, the institute has cultivated a culture where research breakthroughs are actively translated into industry technologies, startups, and licensed innovations.

Director Melodia summarizes the institute’s philosophy simply:

“Our objective is impact, not just solving research problems.”

Our work spans areas such as:

• 5G and 6G networks
• AI-driven wireless systems
• Private cellular infrastructure
• Automated network orchestration
• Cloud-native wireless architectures

INSI research has produced a growing portfolio of companies translating advanced wireless technologies into real-world industry solutions. 

Selected Spinouts 

zTouch Networks
Reimagining cellular communications management through AI-driven automation. 

MatrixSpace
Advanced sensing and edge intelligence technologies led by CEO Greg Waters. 

DeepCharge
Wireless power technologies enabling multi-device charging systems. 

Additional Ventures 

Bionet Sonar • Teradio • Hydronet • Mirlo Systems • TwiNet 

These companies illustrate how university research can evolve into technologies serving industries around the world.  

INSI combines world-class research with a powerful infrastructure that enables rapid technology development and industry collaboration. 

Industry Collaboration 

INSI partners with leading telecommunications companies and technology providers to advance open and interoperable wireless systems. Learn more. 

Advanced Research Platforms 

The institute operates some of the most advanced wireless experimentation platforms in academia, including: 

• Open6G OTIC 

• Colosseum wireless network emulator 

• Arena testbed 

• X-Mili and Teranova platforms 

These platforms allow researchers and industry partners to test and deploy next-generation wireless technologies at scale. 

A Collaborative Ecosystem 

INSI’s ecosystem includes industry partners, government agencies, and academic collaborators working together to accelerate innovation and commercialization.