Secureg, INC will conduct research to understand how an SCT (supply chain traceability) registry may be architected and built to best address the security interoperability and security strength…

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded a $6,471,670.23 Project Grant to Secureg, Inc. under the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Grant Program (CFDA 11.038). Over a 2-year period of performance from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2027, Secureg will conduct research to develop and test a novel architecture that could enable new component vendors and open radio unit (O-RU) manufacturers to rapidly develop and integrate new Open RAN radios into mobile networks. The project aims to address security, interoperability, and scalability challenges in the O-RU ecosystem, with the goal of lowering barriers to entry, reducing costs, and strengthening the 5G supply chain. The research will culminate in a high-fidelity proof-of-concept demonstrating the feasibility and impacts of public key infrastructure on O-RU security and interoperability.

Activities

Over a two-year period of performance, secureg will conduct research to develop and test a novel architecture that could enable an entire generation of new component vendors and O-RU manufacturers to easily and rapidly develop new open ran (radio access network) radios that are easily integrated into any mobile network operator?S network.

Expected outcomes

This project will develop a high-fidelity proof of concept that demonstrates the feasibility and measurable impacts of public key infrastructure on O-RU security compliance and interoperability. The results of this research will make IT easier for new suppliers to enter and serve the O-RU market and will enable mnos to more easily deploy O-RUS into their network, adjust the functionality of their radios, and more easily switch suppliers. The work developed in this project will support not only the O-RU, but the entire open ran ecosystem driving much higher commercialization potential.

Intended beneficiaries

The applicant will develop software that could be applicable to high value private networks and the O-RU ecosystem.

Subrecipient activities

Secureg does not list any subrecipients in their application.