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InterDigital: Creating the Foundation for Tomorrow's Markets

At InterDigital, we're not just innovators, we are enabling the technologies of tomorrow and creating the new possible. Our dedicated team stands at the cutting edge of wireless, video, and artificial intelligence innovation, developing the foundational technologies upon which tomorrow's markets are built. Our work reduces uncertainties, enabling industries to soar, catalyzing job growth, and strengthening U.S. GDP. Whether it's making vehicles safer, streamlining healthcare, or fortifying connections, we're shaping the technology of tomorrow, creating a world where more is possible. To put our 5G work in perspective, according to CTIA:

4.5  million
in new jobs [1]
$1.5  trillion
in economic growth [2]
22  thousand
lives saved in transportation accidents along with 90% reduction in emissions and a 40% reduction in travel time [3]
$305  billion
in healthcare cost savings every year [4]

Driving U.S. Wireless Innovation

InterDigital is uniquely positioned to revolutionize wireless communications and bolster the U.S.’ competitive edge globally. Our expertise, independence, and leadership within standard bodies allow us to drive wireless technology innovation. According to LexisNexis, we are one of just two US companies ranked among the top 10 5G patent owners.

We see the CHIPS Act funding as an opportunity to propel wireless research and standardization to help ensure that the U.S. remains at the forefront of wireless innovation. Our research focused business model makes us uniquely unbiased by a products, infrastructure, or services business so we can ensure the best innovations are standardized and that the U.S. has a strong voice in the international standards-setting process.

We accomplish this by developing breakthrough technologies, deploying them efficiently through standards and defending the integrity of the U.S. as a standards leader while contributing to the diversification of the wireless supply chain.

Our Approach

To accelerate the adoption of advanced wireless technologies and strengthen U.S. national security on the global stage.

New Innovations

Increase Research for US Led 5G/6G Technologies and collaborations with partners

US Standards Leadership

Increase Standards Contributions and Leadership Positions

Protecting Innovation

Increased Leverage for US Chip Manufacturers

Our Research

InterDigital, since its inception in 1972, has been a pioneering force in digital communication. Recognized globally for driving advancements in mobile, video, and AI technologies, we've been instrumental in shaping every mobile era. Beyond our technological capabilities, we've been a steadfast partner to the U.S. Government in key moments, from enhancing Reagan Ranch communications to our involvement in Operation Desert Storm. To put our capabilities into context:

~50%  
we reinvest ~half our recurring revenue into research and portfolio development
~90%  
of our engineers are inventors
10  thousand
standards contributions to 3GPP & Wi-Fi over the past 20 years
>30  thousand
patents and applications created by our engineers in our global portfolio

Our research is anchored in three foundational pillars:

We invest in solving challenging problems that will drive the future of 6G technologies and enable new product capabilities through our cutting-edge research and collaborations with startups, governments and universities 

Our 5G standardized technologies are at the core of devices, networks and services worldwide, creating new markets, and improving capacity, speed, and reliability

We secure US leadership in standard setting bodies through our contributions

Our research is anchored in three foundational pillars:

Develop

We invest in solving challenging problems that will drive the future of 6G technologies and enable new product capabilities through our cutting-edge research and collaborations with startups, governments and universities 

Deploy

Our 5G standardized technologies are at the core of devices, networks and services worldwide, creating new markets, and improving capacity, speed, and reliability

Defend

We secure US leadership in standard setting bodies through our contributions