# Qualcomm

> Qualcomm leads wireless connectivity research, holding foundational patents across CDMA, LTE, and 5G standards. Its university research programs fund work on on-device AI, RF front-end design, and next-generation 6G communications.

*Source: [https://selltoscientists.com/companies/qualcomm/](https://selltoscientists.com/companies/qualcomm/)*

**Industry:** Semiconductors
**R&D spend:** $8.7B
**Academic collaborations:** 230
**Patents:** 47,000