A consortium led by the Eden Project has been awarded £1.6m to test how the country can seize the full benefits of 5G and help British industry capitalise on the power of modern technology. Eden is one of nine projects to receive funding as part of a £28.3 million joint investment between Government and businesses as part of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) 5G Testbeds and Trials Programme. The new project will see the installation of a 5G mobile network together with advanced 360-degree video technology across the Eden Project site near St Austell in Cornwall. 5G is the new generation of wireless technology. The system at Eden will allow the team to create and test a series of compelling augmented reality and virtual reality programmes and new experiences for visitors.