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DPA Magazine – Project Arana, a collaboration at Stadium MK that uses Weaver Labs’ 5G “Cell-Stack” and Madevo’s AI to deliver high-bandwidth content to fans. This infrastructure enables a digital platform where spectators can access real-time player statistics and multi-angle live streaming without typical network congestion.

B24/7 – A new AI and 5G-powered technology developed by Weaver Labs promises to take the match day experience to another level.

Sports CTO Talks – Maria Lema joins SportsFirst CTO Talks to discuss how connectivity, edge computing, and AI are transforming stadiums into intelligent, revenue-generating ecosystems.

Alpha Galileo – Groundbreaking new technology, led by Weaver Labs, is set to revolutionise match day and how fans experience sport following successful trials at a major stadium.

Eurasia Review – Weaver Labs is driving the future of sports by developing a first-of-its-kind technology in the UK. By combining AI and 5G, the project is set to completely revolutionize the stadium fan experience.

TheBusinessDesk – A groundbreaking technology developed by Weaver Labs in the UK is all set to transform live football matches.

Telecoms.com – Project Arana, led by Weaver Labs, is showing how edge-powered apps can elevate fan experiences and unlock new revenue for stadiums.

ComputerWeekly – UK technology has created a mobile connectivity technology that will be a ‘game changer’ for stadiums integrating existing stadium infrastructure with 5G, cloud-based private telecom network.

The Sun – Project Arana is bringing future-ready technology to Stadium MK, delivering reliable connectivity and AI-powered capabilities that elevate the fan experience.

University of Bristol – Groundbreaking new technology, led by Weaver Labs, is set to revolutionise match day and how fans experience sport following successful trials at a major stadium.

University of Bristol – Press release about the JOINER Platform winning the National AI Award 2025 for High Tech & Telecom, recognising its role in advancing AI-native network innovation.

Event – The JOINER Platform, a project proudly supported by Weaver Labs, won the National AI Award 2025 in the High Tech & Telecom category.

Event – Maria Lema spoke at Techritory 2025 about how decentralised private networks are shaping the future of connectivity through innovation and collaboration.

Event – James O’Toole joined Capacity Europe 2025 to connect with industry leaders shaping the future of connectivity. The message was clear — collaboration, innovation, and AI are driving real change across telecoms.

FSM – The article shows how private 5G networks can transform stadiums into connected, fan-first destinations beyond the limits of legacy systems.

Event – Weaver Labs joined the JOINER panel, where Maria Lema shared insights from Project ARANA and explained how JOINER’s EaaS model — powered by Cell-Stack — enables SMEs to innovate without heavy capital investment.

Event – Our very own, Stadiums of the Future event, brought together stadium and technology leaders to discuss how tech is redefining fan engagement and stadium operations. Conversations focused on scalability, sustainability, and creating seamless, connected experiences for fans and communities.

Event – Maria Lema joined a panel at Connected Britain to explore the future of connectivity, from AI and immersive technologies to cybersecurity and regulation. The discussion revealed one clear takeaway: it all comes back to the fan experience — creating seamless, connected journeys that start before the stadium and continue long after the final whistle.

WebWire – Weaver Labs will trial private 5G at Stadium MK in early 2026, showcasing real-time fan experiences through a unified mobile app.

Event – The inaugural Inspiring Female Founders event brought together leading voices to discuss the challenges female founders face — from funding gaps to systemic barriers.

DePIN Hub – Weaver Labs used Cell-Stack with Qualcomm’s Dragonwing to automate 5G Open RAN at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena as part of the £9M LCR HDD project.

TheStadiumBusiness – Weaver Labs and Qualcomm deployed automated 5G Open RAN at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena using Cell-Stack and Dragonwing.

Telecompaper – Weaver Labs and Qualcomm partnered using Cell-Stack and Dragonwing to automate private 5G networks, trialled at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena.

Event – Weaver Labs attended TheStadiumBusiness Summit, engaging with key industry stakeholders around the future of stadium connectivity. Maria Lema and Phil Ealey from Stadium MK shared insights on their collaborative deployment of Cell-Stack, highlighting its impact on fan experience and business models.

Stadia Magazine – Dafne Mendoza shows how Weaver Labs’ Cell-Stack enables stadiums to run private 5G networks, boost fan experiences, and triple ROI, turning connectivity into a revenue-generating digital platform.

Event – Maria Lema took the stage at the inauguration of the JOINER Platform, a new initiative aimed at transforming telecoms innovation in the UK and beyond. She spoke about the key role of SMEs in accelerating industry progress. Weaver Labs’ Cell-Stack software powers the platform’s terminal sites, enabling automated, cloud-native edge deployments through Hypervisor-as-a-Service.

Blockchainreport – Weaver Labs partners with LinqAI to advance a decentralized internet by combining telecom, AI, and blockchain, gaining early access to Linq Protocol and joining the LinqHub network.

Event – Maria Lema spoke at MOVE: Mobility Re-imagined on a panel about using ITS and open data to improve traffic management. She shared insights on how programmable infrastructure, federated network models, and open architectures enable smarter, AI-driven transport systems, highlighting lessons from the Smart Junctions project.

Event – Maria Lema pitched Weaver Labs in the finals of the KPMG Tech Innovator Award 2025 this week. Despite the pressure of a 3-minute pitch, she reflected on the journey since founding the company in 2018—celebrating the progress, the challenges, and the resilience it’s taken to get here. She credited the Weaver Labs team and community for making it all possible.

Event – Maria Lema joined a panel on the Future of Tech at the National Physical Laboratory’s 125th anniversary event, alongside Peter Marshall. The conversation focused on sustainable innovation, the importance of foundational infrastructure, and NPL’s role at the intersection of science, entrepreneurship, and long-term impact.

Event – Maria Lema participated in a roundtable on innovation, talent, intellectual property, and tech transfer, where the team from Sister shared their vision for creating a world-class innovation hub in Manchester. The discussion explored strategies for fostering regional growth and leveraging infrastructure to enable entrepreneurship.

TheStadiumBusiness – At #SBS25, Weaver Labs presents Cell-Stack, a private 5G platform that helps stadiums boost revenue and fan engagement through edge-cloud connectivity.

University of Liverpool – Weaver Labs will present results from the £9M Open RAN HDD project at the Liverpool Showcase on March 12, highlighting improved connectivity in high-demand venues.

TheStadiumBusiness – Weaver Labs’ Cell-Stack powers private 5G networks for stadiums, tripling ROI and enabling advanced fan experiences, real-time data, and smarter venue operations.

Event – Weaver Labs participated in Soccerex Europe 2025 at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam. CEO Maria Lema joined a panel on fan experience alongside Max Wright, Harry Hugo, Mariano Otero, and Steve Feekins. The team showcased Cell-Stack as a key enabler for connected stadiums, supporting improved fan engagement and new revenue models. The event fostered valuable discussions with key stakeholders in the sports and technology sectors.

TheStadiumBusiness – At #SBS25, Weaver Labs and Stadium MK show how Cell-Stack powers private 5G networks that boost fan experiences and triple ROI over legacy systems.

FOX5 – Weaver Labs is a sponsor of Soccerex, joining top names in global football to support innovation and wellbeing in the sport, with branding featured across key event spaces.

Soccerex – Weaver Labs’ Cell-Stack enables stadiums to run private 5G networks, boosting fan experiences and revenue.

Blockchainreporter – Weaver Labs partners with DeSpeed to bring blockchain-powered validation to internet performance, combining decentralised telecom with proof-of-speed technology for a more transparent, accountable network.

Event – Weaver Labs participated in MWC 2025, presenting a demo of Cell-Stack, its software orchestration platform for private networks and infrastructure owners. As part of the REASON Open Networks Project, the team also showcased the Stadium Application and the Arana platform, highlighting its deployment at Stadium MK and its impact on the fan experience and revenue generation. The team engaged with industry stakeholders, attended the GTWN event celebrating Mats Granryd, and hosted the Telco WebWeave MWC Social Networking Event.

Event – Weaver Labs participated in the Liverpool 5G City Region High Density Demand (HDD) Project showcase event, where Maria Lema and other deployment leaders presented the technology and outcomes of the 5G connectivity delivered to Salt and Tar and ACC Liverpool. The event included a live demonstration of network performance and highlighted the role of Open RAN and Weaver Labs’ orchestration platform, Cell-Stack, in enabling the deployment. The project marks a significant step toward the commercialisation of high-demand, venue-based 5G solutions.

Event – Weaver Labs showcased its stadium demo at the Connected Future Festival, presenting Project Arana and its private 5G deployment at MK Dons FC. The solution demonstrated how fans can access enhanced features through a single app while enabling new revenue streams for stadiums via infrastructure ownership. A video presentation by Maria Lema highlighted her vision for telecoms in 2035. The event also celebrated collaboration with the University of Bristol, Smart Internet Lab, and contributions to the FONRC REASON Open Networks Project and JOINER Platform.

Event – Maria Lema led a workshop at Giga’s AI for Connectivity Hackathon on the role of AI in transforming telecom infrastructure. Held in Barcelona and online, the session explored how AI can enable scalable, resilient networks and featured practical insights into cutting-edge AI applications for connectivity. The event was part of the Giga initiative by UNICEF and the International Telecommunication Union.

BDaily – Weaver Labs launches ‘Record’, a cybersecurity risk-management tool that helps telecoms organisations assess, prioritise, and manage cyber risks.

Event – Maria Lema spoke at DePIN Day: Seattle, where she discussed the role of Web3 in telecoms and the importance of decentralising internet infrastructure to improve global connectivity and accessibility.

Maria Lema spoke at the SONIC Labs Investor Seminar on Future Networks, held at the Digital Catapult offices in London. In a session titled “Future-Proofing Networks: Innovation and Funding Pipelines”, she joined David Pollington of Bloc Ventures to discuss innovation in 5G/6G, AI applications in telecoms, and the role of OpenRAN in diversifying mobile network infrastructure.

Maria Lema attended MWC Las Vegas 2024 from October 8–10 to explore partnership opportunities in the area of Private Networks. The event served as a platform to connect with industry stakeholders and discuss collaboration around telecom innovation.

Maria Lema participated in the panel “Digital Innovation Ecosystems: Cultivating Funding for Innovation and Empowering European Industry” at 5G Techritory. Joined by Raivis Bremšmits, Christian Maasem, Uwe Baeder, Salvis Roga, and Peter Marculans, the discussion explored European funding programmes, scaling strategies for startups, and the impact of investment on technological advancement and economic growth.

Liverpool City Region – Weaver Labs is part of the £9M Liverpool LCR HDD project, trialling Open RAN 5G networks to boost connectivity at high-density events like Salt & Tar’s Music Festival.

Weaver Labs exhibited at Stand S128, showcasing the Cell-Stack platform, recent deployments, and the company’s long-term vision for the telecoms industry. The team also engaged attendees in conversations around innovation, connectivity, and fostering diversity within the sector.

Maria Lema spoke at BlockStart in August 2024, sharing insights into the DePIN space and the role of blockchain in telecoms. Representing Weaver Labs, a UK-based DePIN startup, she discussed the company’s approach to delivering 5G infrastructure as a service using blockchain technology. Her session drew on her leadership experience in telecoms and her advisory role with the UK Telecoms Innovation Network.

Yahoo! Finance – Weaver Labs launches the pre-sale of $ADE, the native token powering CellNet, the first Web3 marketplace for telecom infrastructure.

Maria Lema represented Weaver Labs at the Telecom Council’s 2024 Annual Meeting in Silicon Valley, participating in the Telecom Talks as part of the Class of 2024 recognition. The event gathered global telecom operators and startups to explore emerging technologies and partnership opportunities. For Weaver Labs, it marked a key milestone in expanding into new markets.

Weaver Labs attended the Stand with Crypto in the UK event hosted by Coinbase, which brought together MPs, policymakers, investors, and founders from across the UK’s web3 ecosystem. The event highlighted the role of blockchain in driving innovation and economic growth, with Weaver Labs showcasing its work in applying blockchain technology to the telecoms sector.

Maria Lema and Dafne Cerdán Mendoza represented Weaver Labs in the Talent, Skills, and Diversity breakout session at the UK Telecoms Innovation Ecosystem Conference, hosted by UKTIN. The session focused on raising awareness of the telecoms sector and addressing strategies to attract and develop talent to meet current and future industry needs.

Coinbase – Weaver Labs supports Stand with Crypto UK by decentralising telecoms with its Cell-Stack software, backed by smart city projects and a £12M 6G grant from the UK government.

Maria Lema represented the telecoms industry at a blockchain-focused event in Manchester, co-organised by Manchester Blockchain Alliance, Coinbase, and Stand With Crypto UK. She participated in a roundtable with Mayor Andy Burnham, Web3 founders, Coinbase, and a16z, discussing decentralisation and its potential to reshape the Internet. Maria also delivered a presentation on the role of decentralised infrastructure (DePIN) in telecoms, highlighting connectivity as a key area for innovation and investment.

Maria Lema represented Weaver Labs at a Coinbase-hosted event focused on the roadmap for blockchain regulation and adoption. The gathering brought together policymakers, founders, and investors to explore blockchain’s role as a foundational technology. Maria presented Weaver Labs’ use of blockchain in telecoms and contributed to discussions supporting the Stand with Crypto initiative.

Maria Lema participated in the Coinbase UK Web3 Policy Forum, which gathered policymakers, investors, and founders to discuss the future of crypto and web3 in the UK. The event featured a fireside chat with George Osborne and City Minister Bim Afolami MP, as well as discussions on regulatory progress, institutional adoption, and sector-specific innovations. Maria contributed insights on the role of decentralised technologies in the telecommunications sector.

Maria Lema participated in the UKTIN Investor Breeding Event, joining a discussion with James Thomas, Andrew Wade, and Edward Tellwright on funding strategies across different stages of the startup journey. The session covered approaches from seed rounds to Series A, highlighting how tailored investment strategies can support sustainable growth.

Weaver Labs participated in the Unleashing the Power of AI in Telecoms event hosted by UKTIN. Maria Lema joined key stakeholders to discuss the current state of AI in telecoms, talent challenges, and the importance of strong network infrastructure. She also highlighted ongoing projects with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology focused on improving connectivity. The event featured a demo by the REASON Open Networks Project.

Maria Lema spoke at MWC 2024 on a panel alongside Ludvic Baquie, Geoff Hollingworth, and Robert Soni, discussing OpenRAN, interoperability, and key developments in connectivity. The session explored current challenges and opportunities in building open and flexible network architectures.

Weaver Labs exhibited at MWC 2024, showcasing Cell-Stack, its software platform for deploying, operating, monitoring, and managing services over dedicated or shared Telco Cloud infrastructure. The stand highlighted how Cell-Stack enables streamlined network operations for telecom providers.

Maria Lema participated in a panel at The Green Network event, discussing how cloud-native technologies can support the telecom sector’s sustainability goals. The session explored how operators can leverage these tools, engage with the global developer community, and redesign networks to improve energy efficiency.

Maria Lema took part in a live Q&A session at The Green Network by TelecomTV, discussing strategies for telcos to enhance sustainability. Topics included reducing energy consumption, moving away from traditional models, and leveraging AI, automation, and innovative processes to build greener networks.

Maria Lema and Dafne Cerdán Mendoza participated in a roundtable discussion focused on attracting more women to the telecoms sector. They shared strategic insights and highlighted ongoing initiatives aimed at improving gender diversity and inclusion within the industry.

Maria Lema participated in a panel on “New Ecosystems, New Relationships, New Models” at The Great Telco Debate, advocating for innovative collaboration frameworks to drive industry growth and investment. The event covered key topics including customer experience, cloud services, talent strategies, and the role of AI in telecoms.

Maria Lema spoke at the Telco Sustainability Forum on strategies to reduce environmental impact while maintaining network performance. She addressed energy efficiency challenges in the RAN and highlighted the role of collaboration and virtualization in enabling more sustainable, multi-application networks.

Maria Lema spoke on the panel “Telecom Trends: The World’s New Pulse” at the Barcelona Deep Tech Summit, alongside Sergi Figuerola-Fernández, Oscar Pallarols, and Irene Bernal Garcia, with moderation by Chelo Fernández Rodríguez. The discussion covered key developments in 5G, IoT, and their broader impact on society and industry.

Maria Lema participated in Aira Technologies Day, contributing to discussions on the application of AI in wireless communications. The event featured a range of expert speakers and explored advancements at the intersection of artificial intelligence and telecoms.

Weaver Labs participated in the Investor Breakfast event hosted by Digital Catapult and UKTIN. The event facilitated discussions between startups and investors on enabling innovation in the telecoms sector. Julia Sutcliffe, Chief Scientific Adviser at the Department for Business and Trade, emphasised the societal importance of telecoms and the role of investment in supporting its development.

Maria Lema joined a panel discussion on the role of technology and innovation in improving connectivity and economic development in rural areas of Europe. The session featured Juris Binde, Stanislav Prybytko, Juliana Koza, Gerasimos Sofianatos, and Rolf Werner, and explored how connectivity can bridge societal gaps and expand access to essential services.

Weaver Labs participated in FYUZ 2023, where Maria Lema was invited by the Telecom Infra Project to speak on Open Networks, expanding the discussion beyond OpenRAN. The event also provided opportunities to engage with partners including Benetel, Accelleran, Radisys Corporation, IS-Wireless, Meta, Red Hat, and SRSLTE.

Maria Lema attended the Prime Minister’s Council for Science and Technology meeting at The British Academy to present views on Future Telecoms. The discussion focused on government support for commercialising and scaling priority technologies. Key topics included the need for larger-scale funding in telecoms, improving market access for UK startups, and addressing skills gaps through education reform. Other contributors included founders Scott White, Ilana Wisby, and Graeme Malcolm OBE.

Weaver Labs participated in Connected Britain 2023 with Maria Lema pitching for the Start Up of the Year Award and joining a panel on startup growth alongside Roland da Silva, Nigel Walker, Irene Graham OBE, and Christopher Pett. Weaver Labs received second place with a special mention in the award category. On the second day, Maria spoke on the main stage in a 5G ecosystem panel with Xavier Nuñez Martinez, Hamish MacLeod, Gavin Mitchell, and Ian Smith, discussing sector-wide challenges and opportunities.

Weaver Labs participated in CWTEC 2023, hosted by Cambridge Wireless. Maria Lema spoke on the need for the telecoms sector to adopt change and embrace openness, highlighting the role of a decentralised service layer in enabling infrastructure sharing through software and open interfaces. The session addressed how new business models can drive interoperability and industry diversification.

Maria Lema gave a lecture at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on the application of 5G Private Networks in road traffic management using artificial intelligence. The presentation focused on the deployment of a 5G-connected corridor in Salford to enable reliable connectivity for intelligent transport systems.

Maria Lema delivered a lecture at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on the use of 5G Private Networks in road traffic management with artificial intelligence. The session covered the design and deployment of a 5G Private Network in Salford and its role in enabling a connected corridor for intelligent transport systems.

Weaver Labs participated in the Smart Internet Lab Conference 2023, hosted by the University of Bristol. Maria Lema joined a panel with Lena Wosinska, Mark Beach, Piero Castoldi, and Paul Harris to discuss cybersecurity in complex supply chain management, highlighting the need to address foundational issues to ensure secure and resilient digital infrastructure.

Weaver Labs took part in the International Telecommunications Conference hosted by techUK. Maria Lema joined a panel discussing government support for startups and the role of innovation in the telecoms sector, alongside representatives from industry and academia.

Weaver Labs participated in the DSP Leaders World Forum 2023, contributing to discussions on the future of the telecoms industry in the context of digitisation. The team presented its work on orchestration tools as a key enabler for telco transformation.

Maria Lema presented on cybersecurity challenges in the telecoms sector, focusing on the implications of OpenRAN. The session covered the context of telecoms security, the risks and opportunities of OpenRAN, work with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology on supply chain security, Weaver Labs’ experience in complex supply chains, and upcoming work under the REASON project.

This panel explored the critical role of Research & Development within the telecommunications sector, highlighting how long-term investment in innovation underpins the industry’s ability to meet growing demands and adapt to emerging challenges. The discussion focused on the importance of R&D in advancing technologies such as network automation, open architectures, and next-generation connectivity infrastructure.

Continuing our focus on leading women in the ICT industry, Telecom Review talks to Maria Lema, co-founder of Weaver Labs, on how her company’s solution is making a difference in the telecom sector…

In this weeks episode of our Women in Telco special, we speak with Maria Lema, Co-founder of Weaver Labs, about her experiences as a woman in the industry, her view of diversity in the telco industry…

UKTIN – Hear from Maria Lema, co-founder and CEO, on what Weaver Labs can offer.

Knowledia – Maria Lema points to persistent security gaps in Web3, underscoring the critical role of supply chain cybersecurity in safeguarding telecoms infrastructure.

IBT – Maria Lema highlights ongoing Web3 security challenges, emphasising the need for stronger supply chain cybersecurity in the telecoms sector.

Telecom Review – Maria Lema explains how Weaver Labs created Cell-Stack to decentralise telecoms and simplify network access.

Crypto Reporter – Blockchain can reshape telecoms by improving IoT security, enabling smart identity verification, and creating decentralised marketplaces using NFTs to digitise and monetise infrastructure.

Indide Telecom – The article highlights that true digital inclusion requires more network competition and public-led investment, not just lower prices, urging open access and infrastructure sharing.

Business Mondays – Weaver Labs has launched ‘Record’, a cybersecurity tool that helps telecoms organisations assess their current security posture, identify gaps, and manage risks through continuous improvement.

Telecom TV – Maria Lema joined TelecomTV’s Green Network Summit to discuss sustainable telecom practices, including infrastructure sharing, equipment lifecycle, and balancing performance with energy efficiency.

TFN – CommsCo launched an Accelerator division to support UK university spinouts, including Weaver Labs.

TFN – Maria Lema outlines 2023 telecom trends, including Open RAN, Web3, infrastructure-as-a-service, and the need for diversity, security, and agile innovation in the sector.

RCR Wireless – Maria Lema discusses network desegregation and how it’s reshaping the telecoms industry, enabling service providers to operate in more flexible and innovative ways.

Telecomos .com – Maria Lema explores how NFTs can be used to manage and monetise public telecom assets, offering new models for ownership and infrastructure access.

Smartcity Journal – The article explores how tech like blockchain and decentralised networks can solve urban challenges, with insights from Weaver Labs’ team.

Just Entrepreneurs – Weaver Labs won UK FRANC funding to deploy Cell-Stack in the O-RANOS project, supporting secure, decentralised Open RAN networks across the UK.

Just Entrepreneurs – Maria Lema explains how Weaver Labs uses 5G and blockchain to build a decentralised marketplace for telecom infrastructure with its Cell-Stack platform.

Business Mondays – Weaver Labs joins the O-RANOS consortium with £1.9M in FRANC funding to deploy Cell-Stack for secure, decentralised Open RAN trials across the UK.

EE Times – Weaver Labs discusses how its software uses blockchain to manage and monetise virtualised telecom networks on the Embedded Edge podcast.

TechRound – Weaver Labs uses 5G and blockchain to create a decentralised network where public and private infrastructure is shared as-a-service through its Cell-Stack platform.

EE Times – Maria Lema explains how Weaver Labs’ platform enables shared network infrastructure, with secure authentication and a crypto system for monetising excess capacity.

Embedded – Weaver Labs’ Cell-Stack software enables secure, interoperable telecom networks, while digitising and tokenising public assets as NFTs to create tradable value and support trusted infrastructure sharing.

Mobile Europe – Anthony Tsiopoulos, Co-Founder at Weaver Labs, notes the need for a unified framework to simplify building effective cybersecurity strategies.

CommsCo – In 2021, Weaver Labs partnered with CommsCo to refine its messaging and raise its profile as a telecoms visionary, highlighting its secure, open marketplace for connectivity assets.

IT News Online – Weaver Labs joins Track & Trust to create a scalable network using satellite, IoT, and blockchain, enabling end-to-end tracking in supply chains without reliable connectivity.

Business Mondays – Weaver Labs contributes to Track & Trust, developing a decentralised network using satellite, IoT, and blockchain to enable secure supply chain tracking in hard-to-connect regions.

IoTNOW- Weaver Labs partners on the Track & Trust project to deliver a blockchain-enabled, satellite-IoT network that ensures reliable supply chain tracking where connectivity is limited.

Just Entrepreneurs – Weaver Labs joins the ESA-backed Track & Trust project to build a satellite and blockchain-powered network enabling secure, end-to-end supply chain tracking in remote areas.

Startup Magazine – Weaver Labs partners with OroraTech and Datarella in the ESA-backed Track & Trust project, developing a modular, blockchain-enabled communications network using satellite and IoT mesh to ensure end-to-end supply chain tracking.

GW Prime – Weaver Labs joins the ESA-backed Track & Trust project as the open telecoms partner, contributing its Cell-Stack platform to enable end-to-end tracking in supply chains via satellite, IoT mesh, and blockchain.

Extrology – Maria Lema reflects on how her background, mindset, and mission at Weaver Labs are driving efforts to democratise telecoms access.

Telecoms .com – Maria Lema joins as a guest to discuss how Weaver Labs is decentralising access to network services using Web3 technologies, touching on industry trends & globalisation impacts from sanctions.

Capacity Magazine – Maria Lema was featured by Capacity Magazine as one of the 20 Women to Watch in 2022.

Telecoms .com – Maria Lema explores how Web3 and decentralised models can strengthen 5G networks by improving interoperability, security, and infrastructure rollout, while laying the groundwork for 6G.

Mobile Magazine – Maria Lema explains how the Metaverse brings together years of progress in VR/AR, robotics, and remote experiences, enabling immersive, skill-based interactions.

TechRound – Highlighted as a standout startup from King’s College London, Weaver Labs is celebrated for turning academic innovation into real-world impact in the telecoms sector.

EE Times – Maria Lema reflects on her journey from telecoms researcher to startup founder, sharing lessons from CrossFit, leadership, and launching Weaver Labs.

Information Age – Weaver Labs explores how NFTs and digital twins can transform 5G infrastructure by enabling asset ownership, streamlined testing, and scalable network deployment.

TechRound – Weaver Labs explores how blockchain trends like NFTs, decentralized finance, and the Metaverse are evolving beyond crypto circles, with emerging applications in telecoms.

Embedded – A look at how Open RAN and zero-trust principles are redefining mobile network security amid growing connectivity and a diverse vendor landscape.

Raconteur (Digital) – Maria Lema shares her vision of 5G as a catalyst for democratising connectivity and enabling innovation across industries.