Purposeful Innovation

We invent breakthrough technologies that enable life-changing products and experiences.

We’re building on our legacy of technology leadership with 5G, which will serve as the technological foundation for connected cars, industrial IoT, smart homes and cities, networking, and mobility. Our Wireless Reach™ program broadens our impact by bringing advanced wireless technologies to underserved communities around the world, enriching the lives of over three million people while creating new markets for our business.

 

 

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Equitable Access Through Qualcomm's Wireless Reach
Through Wireless Reach, we provide grant funding to support programs that use Qualcomm-enabled technologies to improve people’s lives.

Innovation & Technology

Future-Focused Research and Development at Qualcomm
The wireless communications industry is characterized by rapid technological change, evolving industry standards, frequent new product introductions and, with the use of 5G, the expansion into new industries or applications, such as automotive and IoT.

Innovation & Technology

5G Foundational Inventions: A Deeper Dive Into the 5G Tree
Cellular technology is now a vital aspect of our lives, economies, and societies. Qualcomm’s world-leading R&D, testing, innovation, standards leadership, and commercialization efforts have driven the growth of cellular technologies for over three decades.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm's Approach to Breakthrough Inventions
We strive to enable a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. As one of the world’s leading wireless technology innovators, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible across devices and networks to enable next-generation experiences

Innovation & Technology

The Road to Safety Opens in the U.S.
Automakers, state departments of transportation (DOTs) and equipment manufacturers received good news today when the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted a waiver allowing them to begin operating cellular-vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology on U.S. roadways.

Diversity & Inclusion

World Intellectual Property Day 2023: Women and Other Underrepresented Innovators Are the Backbone of a Diverse Patent Universe
Every year on April 26, World Intellectual Property Day reminds us of the importance of inventing — and the diverse community of creators who drive breakthrough innovations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Qualcomm Announces Shortlisted Teams for the Inaugural Qualcomm® Make in Africa Mentorship Program
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced the selection of 10 startups to participate in the inaugural Qualcomm Make in Africa startup mentorship program, as part of the Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform announced in December 2022.

Innovation & Technology

New Research Commissioned by Qualcomm Shows That Connected Mobility Solutions Could Reduce Emissions by Up to 18%
New research from The University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RTPU), commissioned by Qualcomm Europe Inc., showcases the significant potential of connected vehicle applications to reduce CO2 emissions in the transportation sector.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm Is Closing the Digital Divide With 5G FWA Mobile Broadband
In this video, Don McGuire and Kirti Gupta discuss how 5G technology and innovations like 5G FWA (fixed wireless access) could hold the key to bridging the digital divide, giving more of the world’s population access to improved educational and economic opportunities.

Innovation & Technology

Floating-Point Arithmetic for AI Inference — Hit or Miss?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become pervasive in our lives, improving our phones, cars, homes, medical centers, and more. As currently structured, these models primarily run in power-hungry, network-dependent data centers.

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