COLLABORATE
Together to the future.
How collaboration enables innovation: together with a
strong ecosystem of partners and collaboration formats,
we turn ideas into meaningful research and innovation
for Deutsche Telekom’s future networks and services.
T CHALLENGE
Our stage to recognize pioneering solutions and award outstanding innovators with a broad network full of opportunities. We invite researchers, startups, and tech pioneers to share their visions. The call for applications for T Challenge 2027 is now open until 9 January 2027. Explore more. ➔
50 Femtec scholars explore what matters next at T-Labs © Deutsche Telekom AG
INNOVATION FOR SOCIETY
Research is made accessible to a broader audience through initiatives such as FEMTEC, Girls’ Day and the Long Night of the Sciences, creating opportunities for dialogue, learning, and inspiration.
i14y LAB SUMMIT
Contributing to the discussion on the path towards an AI-integrated RAN we shared our perspective on complexity, stability, efficiency, and the balance between innovation and practical deployment. Explore more. ➔
Dr. Heiko Lehmann sharing insights on the path towards an AI integrated RAN © i14yLAB / Reinaldo Coddou H. 2026
Dr. Jan Plachy discussing the future of integrated sensing and communications with research and industry partners © Deutsche Telekom AG
6G CONFERENCE
Concepts, development progress, and early applications are showcased from us at the networking event of the German 6G program, fostering exchange across the research community. Explore more. ➔
Dr. Martin Stahn, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marina Petrova and Dr. Petr Lédl on stage at Tech Impact Festival talking how to building the AI-Native Telco © Christian van’t Hoen
TECH IMPACT FESTIVAL
As one of the Co-Hosts, we contributes to this inspiring event with an own program stream. Explore more. ➔
T-Labs booth at 6G Summit in Dresden © Deutsche Telekom AG
6G SUMMIT DRESDEN
In close collaboration with the Deutsche Telekom Chair of Communication Networks at Dresden University of Technology, perspectives were shared on the evolution towards AI-Native Networks and beyond, as well as its implications for future technology research and innovation. Discussions also explored the future of quantum networking and how our pioneering work in this field could unlock new Quantum Internet use cases. Explore more. ➔
How to engage and collaborate
Advancing research by creating an environment
where new ideas can be explored, tested and
developed together.
Research Partnerships
Explore and shape:
Develop core technologies, capabilities, IP and early prototypes.
Funded Research Projects
Collaborate and influence:
Build ecosystem alignment, shape standards and validate technologies.
6G Innovation Hub
Prove and accelerate:
Turn 6G technology development into PoC, demo, partnerships and business-relevant use cases.
Collaborators in shaping what matters next.
Founded in 2004 as an affiliated institute of TU Berlin, T-Labs has built a research ecosystem that has grown far beyond its origins. Today, we collaborate with universities, research institutes, industry partners, startups, and partners across the wider technology ecosystem, including close collaboration with hub:raum, the tech incubator of Deutsche Telekom. Together, we focus on the ideas with the greatest potential and explore what matters next.
… and many more.