5G, IoT & Embedded AI
Training Systems

for Educational Institution's Campus

Comprehensive testbeds, virtual labs, and evaluation kits for hands-on learning, experimentation, and use case development — everything your institution needs to become a Center of Excellence in 5G, IoT, and Embedded AI.

Private

5G SA Network

6+

IoT Protocols

20+

Hands-on Exercises

AIoT

Embedded AI

CORE INFRASTRUCTURE

Complete 5G, IoT &
Embedded AI Testbed

A comprehensive, all-in-one solution providing a unified environment for
hands-on learning, experimentation, and use case development of 5G, IoT,
and AIoT technologies.

Private 5G Infrastructure

5G Standalone (SA) small cell indoor RAN and core network on mini-PC with preprogrammed SIM cards.

LPWAN IoT Networks

Setup for MIoTY, LoRaWAN, wireless MBus and other low-power wide-area network technologies.

5G & IoT Demonstrator Kit

Pre-configured use cases: Environmental Monitoring, Home Automation, and Video Streaming via 5G.

Industrial IoT Kit

Modbus, CAN, Profinet, OPC-UA and MQTT protocols with embedded communication and AI evaluation boards.

Embedded AI & AIoT

Integrated AI evaluation boards for on-device inference, sensor fusion, and embedded machine learning model deployment on constrained microcontroller platforms.

Virtual 5G, IoT & AIoT Setup

Preconfigured and customizable virtual environments with APIs for example use cases and further development — deployable on lab PCs or via cloud.

Pre-configured Industrial Use Cases

• Temperature management control system

• Industrial Safety Switch Powered by PROFINET

• Environmental Monitoring via LPWAN

Embedded AI Capabilities

• On-device ML inference on STM32 & ESP32 platforms

• Sensor data pipeline to trained AI models

• Edge Impulse & TensorFlow Lite integration

STUDENT EVALUATION KITS

Comprehensive Lab Kits for
Embedded AI, 5G & IoT

Pre-configured evaluation boards covering 5G and multiple IoT
communication technologies, designed to support a wide range of
technology labs, use cases, and experimentation scenarios.

Hands-on Lab Exercises

Fully integrated hardware kits with evaluation software stacks and six comprehensive exercises — each 5 hours workload, ready for lab courses or foundation for further research.

  • 5G network configuration and modem programming

  • 5G Signaling and Network KPIs analysis

  • 5G use case development examples

  • LPWAN stack programming and use case development

  • Industrial IoT protocols and communication networks programming

  • AI Model Deployment on IoT Devices

Technology Coverage

5G SA

LPWANs (MIoTY, LoRaWAN, Wireless M-Bus)

Industrial Ethernet, OPC-UA, MQTT, TSN

Embedded Communication & AI Systems

VIRTUAL LABS

Hands-on Virtual Lab
Environment

A pre-installed, pre-configured software infrastructure delivered as a Virtual Machine —
deployable on local lab PCs or accessible remotely via cloud platforms.
A Lab-as-a-Service model with guided exercises and a complete development ecosystem.

Local PC Deployment

Deploy the VM on lab workstations with USB passthrough for hardware programming, serial communication, and debugging. Platform-specific IDEs are pre-configured for seamless development.

Cloud Access

Access the virtual lab remotely via cloud platforms. Software-based labs can be fully executed in the cloud with no hardware dependencies required.

Students

Follow labs, complete exercises, explore additional tools and build projects.

Instructors

Monitor progress, adapt labs, and guide group work with structured content.

Researchers

Use the environment for prototype validation, tool testing, and benchmarking.

Embedded AIoT Development Pipeline

Experience a complete embedded AI pipeline — from sensors to ML models, firmware deployment, and IoT communication.

  • Data acquisition — collecting sensor data and preparing datasets

  • Model training — training ML models using platforms such as Edge Impulse

  • Firmware integration — embedding trained models into microcontroller firmware

  • IoT communication — connecting devices and transmitting data through IoT infrastructure

IoT Use Case Development Pipeline

Build end-to-end IoT solutions — from device configuration and protocol integration to cloud connectivity and real-time visualization.

  • Device setup — configuring sensors, gateways, and communication modules

  • Protocol integration — implementing MQTT, OPC-UA, Modbus, or LPWAN stacks

  • Data routing — connecting devices to cloud platforms and databases

  • Visualization & alerting — building dashboards with Grafana and Node-RED flows

5G Use Case Development Pipeline

Develop and validate 5G applications — from network deployment and device onboarding to traffic analysis and application integration.

  • Network deployment — setting up 5G SA core and RAN infrastructure

  • Device onboarding — registering UEs and configuring SIM profiles

  • Traffic analysis — monitoring NAS, SCTP, and GTP-U signaling with Wireshark

  • Application integration — building end-to-end use cases over the 5G network

Why a Pre-Configured Environment?

Embedded AI, IoT & 5G  development requires several tools and frameworks working together. Version
incompatibilities and dependency issues often cause significant troubleshooting time. The Virtual
Lab eliminates these challenges.

If Students Install Themselves

IICT Virtual Lab

  • Install software individually
  • Preconfigured environment
  • Incompatible versions & dependency issues
  • Tested, compatible toolchain
  • Setup takes hours or days
  • Ready in minutes
  • No preconfigured implementations
  • Preconfigured lab exercises & project modules
  • No guided workflow
  • Structured, guided workflow
  • No datasets — start from scratch
  • Curated training datasets included
  • No simulated hardware
  • Embedded system simulation
  • Random, unstructured experimentation
  • Guided project pipeline
USE CASES

From Labs to Real Projects

The Virtual Lab and testbed infrastructure support a wide range of
technology domains — from structured learning to research and capstone projects.

Software Development & DevOps

  • Modular Python/C applications with VSCode & Git
  • CMake-based embedded code compilation
  • Docker containers for consistent deployment

Networking & Protocol Analysis

  • TCP/UDP analysis with Wireshark
  • Network traffic simulation with iperf3
  • Custom protocol packets using Scapy

IoT Protocols & Visualization

  • MQTT pipelines using Mosquitto
  • Low-code flows in Node-RED
  • Real-time visualization with Grafana

Industrial IoT (IIoT)

  • OPC UA clients/servers with Open62541
  • CAN bus simulation with can-utils
  • Time-series data in InfluxDB + Grafana

5G Core & Simulation

  • Full 5G core with Open5GS
  • UE/gNB emulation via UERANSIM
  • NAS, SCTP, GTP-U traffic analysis

Embedded AI & AIoT

  • TensorFlow & scikit-learn model training
  • STM32Cube.AI & Edge Impulse deployment
  • ESP32-S3 AI inference via ESP-IDE

Project Execution & Research

The pre-installed software components and labs form a basis for further project works, practical thesis implementations, and applied research. The lab environment serves as a project workspace for individual or group-based assignments.

  • Prototyping IoT/AI applications using pre-installed tools
  • Extending lab examples into mini projects
  • Using Git to manage and track progress
  • Combining Python, MQTT, and Grafana for demonstrable outcomes
  • Supporting capstone projects with reproducible VM setup
OFFERINGS

Choose Your Setup

Flexible packages tailored to your institution's needs — from virtual lab
environments to complete turnkey deployments.

Basic

Virtual Lab + Guided Courses

Hands-on Virtual Lab setup with guided course licenses in a Lab-as-a-Service model — ideal for getting started with software-based labs.


  • Pre-configured Virtual Machine (local or cloud)
  • Software-based lab exercises
  • Guided workflows & curated datasets
  • Training platform access with course licenses
  • Embedded AIoT development pipeline
  • Project execution workspace

Standard

Full Lab Kits + Training + Support

Complete hardware testbeds with pre-configured lab kits, guided course materials, train-the-trainer program, and customer success package.

  • Pre-configured Virtual Machine (local or cloud)
  • Software-based lab exercises
  • Guided workflows & curated datasets
  • Training platform access with course licenses
  • Embedded AIoT development pipeline
  • Project execution workspace

Program Comparison

Compare Program Features

Feature

  • Short Hands-on Courses
  • Modular Courses (10–30h)
  • Semester Modules
  • Lab Licensing
  • Guided Projects
  • Train-the-Trainer
  • Co-branded Certification
  • Industry Transformation Programs

Individuals

  • Limited
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Education

  • Optional

Industry

  • Limited
  • Optional
  • Optional

GET STARTED

Transform Your Campus into a
IoT, Embedded AI, & 5G Research Hub

From virtual labs to complete hardware testbeds — IICT GmbH
provides end-to-end support to establish your Center of Excellence.

  • Turnkey Deployment

  • Virtual & Hardware Labs
  • Guided Exercises
  • Research Support