MAPCI is a collaborative research institute between academia, industry and the Skåne region. The institute lays the foundation for a truly connected world through world-class research, disruptive innovation, and industry collaboration.

The main focus area of the institute is Mobile Cloud Computing and the mobile ecosystem building on the regional strength in systems design and control, software and hardware design in mobile and wireless systems. The institute is financed by the partners Sony Mobile Communication, Region Skåne, Lund University and Ericsson.