Holistic solutions for CCAM integration in critical scenarios (CCAM Partnership)

Overview

Funding for research and development of holistic solutions to integrate Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM) in critical scenarios, such as extreme weather, road incidents, or cyberattacks. Targets consortia addressing safety, resilience, and user trust in CCAM systems through technological, infrastructural, and stakeholder-inclusive approaches.

Who Can Apply

Consortia of legal entities (e.g., research institutions, industry, public authorities, SMEs) from eligible countries. Participation of SSH (Social Sciences and Humanities) experts is mandatory.

Funding Details

• Maximum grant amount: €7,000,000
• Funding rate: Not specified (lump-sum model)
• Total budget: Not specified

What Is Funded

• Development of clustered critical scenarios and stakeholder impact analyses.
• Tools/services for detecting critical situations and edge cases, including AI and digital infrastructure support.
• CCAM-based countermeasures and "local deconflicting architectures" for safety and resilience.
• Decision-support tools integrated with mobility platforms, traffic control systems, and emergency services.
• Validation of solutions in relevant environments (TRL 5) and alignment with EU Emergency Response Protocols.
• User-centric approaches to enhance trust and acceptance in CCAM systems.

Technology / Maturity Requirements

• Target Technology Readiness Level (TRL): 4–6 (validation in relevant environments).

Key Dates

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

Application Process (High-Level)

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

Post-Award Obligations

• Reporting to the European Partnership on CCAM for KPI monitoring.
• Application of the European Common Evaluation Methodology (EU-CEM) for CCAM.
• Potential restrictions on ownership transfer or exclusive licensing of results for up to 4 years post-project.

Geographic Scope & Language

• Eligible countries: EU Member States, Horizon Europe Associated Countries (Norway, Iceland, UK, Switzerland), and select non-associated countries with specific provisions.
• Application language: English.

Notes

• Projects must leverage Copernicus and/or Galileo/EGNOS for satellite-based data if applicable.
• Collaboration with the CCAM Technology Observatory is expected.
• Proposals must address all listed aspects (scenario clustering, countermeasures, stakeholder integration, validation).