European CCAM knowledge hub and tools for safe and scalable deployment (CCAM Partnership)

Overview

Funding for projects that expand a European knowledge hub and develop tools to support the safe, scalable deployment of connected, cooperative, and automated mobility (CCAM) across the EU. Targets consortia of stakeholders including public authorities, industry, and research organizations to enhance cooperation, regulatory alignment, and practical safety assessment frameworks.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities established in eligible countries, including public authorities, research institutions, industry, and civil society organizations. Participation from non-EU/non-associated countries is permitted if funding provisions are in place.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: 7,000,000 EUR
• Funding is provided as a lump sum.

What Is Funded

• Extension of the EU-wide CCAM Knowledge Base with tools for public authorities, citizens, and industry to support safe deployment and long-term sustainability.
• Coordination and high-level events (e.g., EUCAD conference) to enhance stakeholder cooperation and alignment with potential IPCEI initiatives.
• Development of practical safety assessment procedures and frameworks for secure exchange of open road-testing permit applications across Member States.
• Establishment of an EU-wide federated scenario database linked to European in-depth accident databases.
• Continuation of the CCAM Technology Observatory, including database and content management.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• Projects must target Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 7 to 9.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2027-06-02
• Deadline: 2027-10-06

Application Process (High-Level)

Single-stage application process via the Funding & Tenders Portal. Proposals must adhere to page limits and layout specified in the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, United Kingdom, Switzerland.
• Application language: English.

Notes

• Projects using satellite-based earth observation, positioning, navigation, or timing data must utilize Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS.
• Proposals must include a sustainability plan for the long-term availability and usage of the Knowledge Base.
• Compliance with EU communication network protection restrictions is required.