BRICS Institute of Future Networks

About BIFN

In order to further promote the practical cooperation of the BRICS countries in the field of information and communication technology (ICT), at the 2nd Meeting of BRICS Communication Ministers (Bangalore, 2016) and the 3rd Meeting of BRICS Communication Ministers (2017, Hangzhou) Based on previous work, the 4th Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Communications (Durban, 2018) formally approved the establishment of the BRICS Institute of Future Networks (BIFN), encouraging and supporting countries in building BIFN branches based on the Council mechanism.

Demand-oriented, project-driven, open platform-based, and scientifically-managed

Formulate high-level research outlook with an evolving horizon of 4-7 years, and consult on projects based on joint study outcomes, international trends as well as the Council’s input.

Establish cooperation projects, including those open to national research institutes, academic institutions, and SMEs.

Construction of professional labs and state-of-the-art testbeds for trials for studies, innovation and testing, and the establishment of open service platforms for the testing of network products.

Exchange of experts and capacity building in new technological fields.

Develop joint work in the area of standardization, elaborate on joint proposals on standards within the BIFN, and collaborate in international organizations devoted to standardization processes.

Monitoring and updating the Work Program of the BIFN, as approved by the Council.

Working on R&D projects in future networks and emerging technologies.

Encouraging research institutes, startups and enterprises to carry out research and innovation, jointly studying and publishing white papers on technological and industrial development on future networks and emerging ICTs.

Other areas, as agreed by the Council.