--- markdown_generated_at: "2026-10-14" title: "Research" url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/research" description: "Discover how Qualcomm's massive investment in research and development fuels innovation and invention around the world in mobile and other industries." canonicalUrl: "https://www.qualcomm.com/research" --- # Research ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/research-header-2000?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Breakthrough innovation starts with Qualcomm research. Fueling R&D for the industry for 37 years and counting. Qualcomm is known for developing innovations that push the boundaries of what’s possible across devices and networks to enable next-generation experiences and drive digital transformation across industries. Decades of extensive research fuels every one of our extraordinary inventions, and our one technology roadmap allows us to efficiently scale our portfolio of industry-leading mobile innovations to support virtually every device connected to the cloud. We remain committed to dedicating the necessary resources to R&D that make Qualcomm the driving force that’s taking the world to amazing new places. ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/breakthrough?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha&wid=700) ![default icon alt text](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Science-Research) ### Significant investment in R&D With more than $110B invested in research and development since the company's inception - and nearly 20% of revenues invested annually in R&D since 2006 - Qualcomm's commitment to innovation is moving the entire wireless industry forward. ![default icon alt text](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Innovation-1) ### History of innovation We have a history of placing industry-changing bets. From CDMA to 5G and AI, Qualcomm has overcome the odds to make the seemingly impossible possible. Our research solves industry-wide challenges and paves the way for breakthroughs. ![default icon alt text](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/Organization) ### Standardization leadership We're leading the standardization of many key technologies that will transform the world, ranging from wireless, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G and 5G, to multimedia such as video codecs. We participate in over 200 global standards and industry organizations, helping to move the mobile industry forward. ## Explore research areas ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/5g-wireless-tech?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) ### 5G, 6G & Wireless Technology We’re building on our technology leadership by driving 5G advances and the development and launch of 6G to address the demands of an intelligently connected future. These R&D efforts are leading to virtualized, modular cellular solutions that can provide greater capacity and performance to connect everyone and everything. [Learn about 5G](https://www.qualcomm.com/research/5g) [Learn about 6G](https://www.qualcomm.com/research/6g) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/ai-carousel?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) ### Artificial Intelligence Qualcomm is making AI ubiquitous. Through extensive AI research initiatives, we are inventing and developing power-efficient AI to create a smarter, more personalized world. And since they are inherently synergistic, we’re developing our AI offerings in tandem with 5G to enable the connected intelligent edge—helping to intelligently connect everyone and everything. [Learn more](https://www.qualcomm.com/research/artificial-intelligence) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/xr-carousel?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) ### Extended Reality (XR) We’re driving the next big computing platform with Extended Reality (XR) to enable new virtual experiences and the metaverse, designed to join our physical and digital worlds in ways never before thought possible. Our Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) research is helping to solve the fundamental challenges of truly immersive mobile XR, shaping the future of experiences that bring the digital and physical worlds seamlessly together. [Learn more](https://www.qualcomm.com/research/extended-reality) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/ur-relations?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) ### University Relations Program As mobile technologies continue to advance, our university research partnerships play an important role in identifying and developing forward-thinking ideas and solutions. The University Relations program at Qualcomm also focuses on supporting the recruitment of talented graduates. [Learn more](https://www.qualcomm.com/research/university-relations) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/newslettercard?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) ![](https://www.qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/images/company/company/research/mail.png) ### Stay in the know on what’s next Receive the latest updates and valuable insights delivered through the Qualcomm newsletter straight to your inbox. [Sign up for wireless technologies e-newsletter](https://assets.qualcomm.com/wireless-technology-newsletter-sign-up.html) [Sign up for mobile computing e-newsletter](https://assets.qualcomm.com/mobile-computing-newsletter-sign-up.html) ![](https://www.qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/images/company/company/research/x.png) ### Follow us Follow Qualcomm research and technologies on X @QCOMResearch [Learn more](https://x.com/QCOMResearch)