5TONIC is an Open Research and Innovation Laboratory focusing on 5G technologies, founded by Telefonica and IMDEA Networks and based in Madrid, Spain. The objective of 5TONIC is to create a global open environment where members from industry and academia work together in specific research and innovation projects related to 5G technologies with a view to boost technology and business innovative ventures. The laboratory will promote joint project development and entrepreneurial ventures, discussion fora, events and conference sites in an international environment.