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The "Breaking the Low Latency Barrier for Verticals in Next-G Wireless Networks (Breaking Low)" initiative seeks to spur development in advanced wireless communications, bolstering the U.S. economy. It focuses on tackling architectural, technical, and technological challenges within 5G and next-gen wireless networks to achieve low-latency performances crucial for the success of emerging industries. The program includes an Ideas Lab Workshop aimed at fostering innovative solutions through a collaborative environment among experts from disparate fields. This endeavor supports cost-effective research, development of Next-G technologies, and the prototyping and demonstration of these technologies in real-world scenarios. The initiative calls for strong partnerships between academia and industry in sectors like wireless telecom, vertical applications, and cloud computing, aiming for co-designed solutions that address the specific needs of low-latency reliant industries.