Key Takeaway
Horizon Europe, the EU’s primary funding program for research and innovation, has allocated €163.5 million for research projects aimed at promoting green, smart, and resilient transportation and mobility solutions.
This funding is part of Cluster 5, which focuses on climate action, energy, and mobility.
The objective is to advance energy efficiency and mobility solutions, contribute to ambitious climate targets, and accelerate the transitions towards sustainability and digitalization.
Summary
- Horizon Europe has allocated €163.5 million for research projects in green mobility.
- Cluster 5 of Horizon Europe’s Work Programme for 2023-2024 is dedicated to climate action, energy, and mobility.
- The funding aims to promote resilient transportation and mobility solutions that are green and smart.
- The overall objective is to move the green and digital transitions forward, creating a more sustainable and adaptive economy, industry, and society.
- The European Union is committed to combating climate change and enhancing energy resilience through research and innovation.
- Prospective applicants can refer to the multiannual Climate, Energy, and Mobility work programme for guidance on applying for funding opportunities.
- Successful applicants can expect evaluation results within five months of the submission deadline and grant agreements finalized within eight months after.
- The funding will contribute to broader EU objectives, including economic resilience, access to European research infrastructure for Ukrainian researchers, and a sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.