Knowledge sharing and dissemination to support road transport R&I in EU and around the world increasing global EU competitiveness

The main goal of this opportunity is to support research and innovation for sustainable road transport in Europe and beyond. It aims to identify future needs in research and innovation, increase the participation of new and innovative stakeholders, and help share project results widely. The focus is on climate action, improving air quality, road safety, zero-emission mobility and logistics, and the digitalization of road transport, all in line with major European and international strategies. This grant encourages international cooperation, covering regions such as Europe, the United States, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

• Increase participation of stakeholders in European road transport R&I activities, fostering coherence and inclusivity across the EU.

• Map and analyse current R&I developments, identify future needs, and propose actions to support EU road transport innovation (skills, standards, infrastructure strategies).

• Support development of a refined strategy for the road transport research infrastructure ecosystem.

• Enhance international cooperation with partners in the US, Global South, and beyond, aligning with UN SDGs and EU industrial competitiveness goals.

• Disseminate results from EU-funded road transport research, particularly advancing Green Deal, industrial policy, digital strategy, and Vision Zero for road safety.

• Organise and promote road transport R&I events to stimulate future identification of research gaps, white spots, and collaborative opportunities.

Examples:

• A project developing digital tools for zero-emission urban logistics across Europe and Latin America.
• An initiative to improve road safety using smart sensors in African cities.
• A collaborative study on air quality impacts of electric vehicle adoption in Europe and Asia.

• Personnel costs for researchers and project staff
• Purchase of equipment and materials for research activities
• Travel and accommodation for project meetings and fieldwork
• Costs for organizing workshops and dissemination events
• Consultancy and subcontracting services directly linked to the project
• Data collection, analysis, and management expenses
• Costs for digital tools and software development
• Communication and outreach activities
• Administrative and coordination expenses related to project management

Note: All costs must fit within a lump sum funding model and comply with the program's simplified cost decisions.

• Budget for this Call: 2.000.000€
• Number of grants available: 1

• Must be a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) involving at least three independent legal entities from three different eligible countries, with at least one partner from an EU Member State.
• All participants must be established in EU Member States or Horizon Europe associated countries and demonstrate financial and operational capacity per Horizon Europe Annex B and C requirements.
• The project must focus on promoting research and innovation leading to sustainable road transport in Europe and internationally. This includes identifying future R&I needs, engaging innovative actors and stakeholders, stimulating wider participation in EU activities, and supporting dissemination of results to enhance European competitiveness.
• Standard Horizon Europe ethics, integrity, exclusion, and compliance rules apply.