Gapwaves and Waymo receive Vinnova funding for research on next-generation imaging radar

Gothenburg, 4 November 2025: Gapwaves has been awarded funding from Vinnova to advance Gapwaves’ Multi-Layer Waveguide (MLW) technology for the next-generation imaging radar for fully autonomous vehicles (AV). The project will be carried out in partnership with Waymo, a global leader in AV technology and robotaxi services headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA. The grant totals MSEK 0.6, and the project will run over a six-month period.

Gapwaves has developed and industrialised its unique Multi-Layer Waveguide (MLW) antenna technology for automotive radar sensors. This project aims to build on these compact, cost-efficient solutions and adapt them for autonomous vehicles and Waymo’s high-performance targets – enabling advanced, scalable imaging radar technology that fulfils the stringent safety and reliability standards essential for autonomous driving.