Geopolitical competition and socioeconomic resilience in CCAM: an innovation and policy roadmap for EU leadership (CCAM Partnership)

Overview

Supports the development of an innovation and policy roadmap to strengthen Europe’s leadership and socioeconomic resilience in Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM) amid global geopolitical competition. Targets consortia of researchers, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and social scientists to assess vulnerabilities, model future scenarios, and propose evidence-based strategies.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities established in eligible countries, including universities, research institutions, public bodies, SMEs, and large enterprises. Participation of social sciences and humanities (SSH) experts is mandatory.

Funding Details

Maximum funding per project: 100,000,000 EUR. Eligible costs are reimbursed as a lump sum.

What Is Funded

• Geopolitical and economic analysis of CCAM, including supply chains, critical components, and global market positioning.
• Development of stakeholder-driven future scenarios and strategic pathways using advanced foresight methods and Living Labs.
• Socioeconomic impact assessments of CCAM deployment pathways, including employment, equity, and regional economic effects.
• Policy recommendations, governance models, and business strategies to enhance Europe’s resilience and competitiveness.
• Collaboration with the CCAM Technology Observatory and alignment with the European Common Evaluation Methodology (EU-CEM).

Technology / Maturity Requirements

No explicit Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range specified. Projects must integrate AI-driven analytics, innovation mapping tools, and advanced economic-transport modelling. Validation through a minimum of three Living Labs is required.

Key Dates

• Open date: 2026-06-03
• Deadline: 2026-10-07

Application Process (High-Level)

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

Post-Award Obligations

• Reporting on results to the European Partnership on CCAM for KPI monitoring.
• Collaboration with the CCAM Technology Observatory.
• Potential restrictions on the transfer of ownership or exclusive licensing of results for up to four years post-project.

Geographic Scope & Language

Open to applicants from eligible Horizon Europe countries and associated third countries. Applications must be submitted in English.

Notes

• Mandatory use of Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS for projects involving satellite-based data.
• Projects must ensure interdisciplinary collaboration, including SSH expertise.
• Synergies with the European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Alliance (ECAVA) are expected.